Resurrection: Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, as described in the New Testament.
Crucifixion: It follows the crucifixion of Jesus by the Romans at Calvary around 30 AD.
Holy Week:: The week before Easter is called Holy Week, including events like Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday.
Easter Sunday:: The culmination of Holy Week, Easter Sunday marks the triumphant resurrection.
Lent: Preceding Easter, Lent is a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance.
Moveable Feast:: Easter’s date varies each year, calculated based on a lunisolar calendar.
Western vs. Eastern: Easter Western and Orthodox churches use different calendars to determine Easter.the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, as described in the New Testament.
Paschal Season:: Eastertide lasts seven weeks, ending with Pentecost Sunday.
Cultural Celebration:: Easter is a time for festive family meals, egg decoration, and gift-giving.
Life Over Death: For Christians, Easter symbolizes the triumph of life over death.