Easter is a religious but believed as a most significant celebration for Christians who memorize and honor the great sacrifice Jesus who made for mankind. The easter day also marks the rise of Jesus from dead after he was crucified on the cross. This festival is commemorated over a period of days called the Holly Week. The Holly Week begins with Palm Sunday which according to the 2013 Easter calendar falls on March 24. The significance of this day is the arrival of Christ into Jerusalem. People greeted Jesus by throwing palm leaves on the road as he rode past. Palm Sunday is before the Easter Sunday.
Then comes Holy Thursday, also Maundy Thursday is the last supper of Jesus with the Apostles - his followers. The easter sunday is the day after Good Friday and is honored in the church service called the holy communion with the sharing of bread and wine. The significance of Good Friday is that on this day, Jesus was crucified. Christians mourn on this day and honor the Jesus's love for mankind and the sacrifice he made for their sins. Many communities mark this day by having cross processions going through the streets going to the church for the service. At the church service, the believers sing hymns, pray and mediate. There is also a sermon by the priest. Following this is Holy Saturday which is also known as Easter Vigil.
Christians believe that on this day, Jesus Christ's body was laid in the tomb. Jesus resurrected on this sacred day that widely called as easter sunday. On this day, when followers visited the tomb where Jesus was kept, they discovered that his body had disappeared. Word spread of his disciples and Mother Mary seeing Jesus on that day and for a number of days after that. They believed Jesus was raised by God from the dead. During the period leading to Easter, Christians follow the easter day calendar and observe a fast for forty-days; the fasting is called Lent, prayer and reparation or expiation for their sins. This is also a period of abstinence.
A number of countries have a holiday following Sunday, known as easter Monday that can be said that this day also marks resurrection of Jesus Christ but has more of a commercial twist to it. On this day, there are family get together, children are given Easter egg chocolates and pranks are carried out. There is a fun and free spirited atmosphere. Moreover, shops for a month sell Easter bunny chocolates and Easter egg chocolates and make good sales and profits out of it. There are special travel packages given out by travel agencies and airlines for the Easter weekend. Easter is marked with a holiday by Christian states and secular nations.
Overall, easter day is a religious occasion, with believers spending more time in the church and remembers the Almighty and the sacrifice he made for the people. It is also a time to see the easter calendar to schedule for get-togethers with family and spending time with the loved ones. Various things are for you to do during the holidays that will be moment of commemorate and you can seek the real holiday pleasures with loved ones through the Easter party and games.
Then comes Holy Thursday, also Maundy Thursday is the last supper of Jesus with the Apostles - his followers. The easter sunday is the day after Good Friday and is honored in the church service called the holy communion with the sharing of bread and wine. The significance of Good Friday is that on this day, Jesus was crucified. Christians mourn on this day and honor the Jesus's love for mankind and the sacrifice he made for their sins. Many communities mark this day by having cross processions going through the streets going to the church for the service. At the church service, the believers sing hymns, pray and mediate. There is also a sermon by the priest. Following this is Holy Saturday which is also known as Easter Vigil.
Christians believe that on this day, Jesus Christ's body was laid in the tomb. Jesus resurrected on this sacred day that widely called as easter sunday. On this day, when followers visited the tomb where Jesus was kept, they discovered that his body had disappeared. Word spread of his disciples and Mother Mary seeing Jesus on that day and for a number of days after that. They believed Jesus was raised by God from the dead. During the period leading to Easter, Christians follow the easter day calendar and observe a fast for forty-days; the fasting is called Lent, prayer and reparation or expiation for their sins. This is also a period of abstinence.
A number of countries have a holiday following Sunday, known as easter Monday that can be said that this day also marks resurrection of Jesus Christ but has more of a commercial twist to it. On this day, there are family get together, children are given Easter egg chocolates and pranks are carried out. There is a fun and free spirited atmosphere. Moreover, shops for a month sell Easter bunny chocolates and Easter egg chocolates and make good sales and profits out of it. There are special travel packages given out by travel agencies and airlines for the Easter weekend. Easter is marked with a holiday by Christian states and secular nations.
Overall, easter day is a religious occasion, with believers spending more time in the church and remembers the Almighty and the sacrifice he made for the people. It is also a time to see the easter calendar to schedule for get-togethers with family and spending time with the loved ones. Various things are for you to do during the holidays that will be moment of commemorate and you can seek the real holiday pleasures with loved ones through the Easter party and games.