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 Easter, one of the most important festivals of the Christians celebrates the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. It is counted as one of the major festivals in the Christian calendar. This religious feast celebrates the belief that Jesus was resurrected two days after his death on Good Friday. It is observed on a Sunday between March 22 and April 25. The date of Easter varies every year and so do the other Lenten festivals like Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday and Good Friday.
On the Easter Sunday, people indulge in various celebrations so as to make the day a special one. People visit churches to offer prayers and do their church service. Grand festive meals are arranged and friends and relatives are invited to take part in the feasts. An important part of the celebration includes the Easter egg hunt. Easter Egg constitutes an important part of the festival. Gifts are distributed to mark this day.
Easter Egg is the symbol of fertility and the beginning of the new life. The custom of Easter Egg has been going on for centuries. Easter egg is an indispensable part of the festival. Christians consider it to be auspicious to decorate the eggs and celebrate the beginning of a new life. The bright colors painted on the eggs correspond to the bright colors of the spring. People try out various creativity on the eggs and make it look very attractive and beautiful. These eggs are exchanged between the lovers. In Germany, Easter eggs are given to the children as a part of Easter gift. The different colors on the eggs have individual significances.
Easter celebrates the redeeming and righteousness of Jesus Christ. Counted as one of the major festivals of India, the day of Easter remains a holiday for the Christians all over the country. This spring time festivals also celebrate the beauty of nature at this time of the year.
People put on new clothes and celebrate this festival together irrespective of the class and background. Christians celebrate life, death and resurrection of Christ on Easter.
Delectable Easter recipes are prepared to celebrate this day with all its fervor and joy. Easter eggs, candies, pies and other baked items are cooked as a mark of celebration.
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