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Easter
[ ee-ster ]
noun
- an annual Christian festival in commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, observed on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox, as calculated according to tables based in Western churches on the Gregorian calendar and in Orthodox churches on the Julian calendar.
- Also called Easter Sunday. the day on which this festival is celebrated.
- the Easter season; the week following Easter.
Easter
/ ˈiːstə /
noun
- the most important festival of the Christian Church, commemorating the Resurrection of Christ: falls on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
- Also calledEaster SundayEaster Day the day on which this festival is celebrated
- the period between Good Friday and Easter Monday
Easter
- An important religious festival among Christians (see also Christian ); it commemorates the Resurrection of Jesus after his Crucifixion . Easter is celebrated on a Sunday in spring, and the season of Easter, a time of rejoicing, continues for several weeks. The penitential season of Lent is a time of preparation for Easter.
Other Words From
- post-Eas·ter adjective
- pre-Eas·ter noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of Easter1
Example Sentences
A second set is scheduled to launch around the Easter season in April 2025 with portrayals of Francis of Assisi, Thomas Becket, Mary Magdalene and Moses the Black.
But what made Hydra unique was not only its monopoly but also its distribution system, which revolved around stashing gear in out-of-the-way hiding spots like a coke-dealing Easter Bunny — or Puff-Puff.
The Scots were dominant and deserving of their 4-0 victory at Easter Road, where they will return next month to face old foes Finland in their Euro 2025 play-off final first leg.
Martinez Losa thinks that "with the players we have and the preparation we do", his side will not taste defeat on Tuesday at Easter Road.
I mean, people forget when he said, ‘Oh, it's going to be over by Easter.’
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More About Easter
What is Easter?
Easter is the holiday on which Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus following his crucifixion and death (observed on Good Friday). It is considered the most important Christian holiday.
Easter is also widely observed in secular (nonreligious) ways and is often associated with rebirth and the start of springtime.
Easter always occurs on a Sunday, and the day is sometimes called Easter Sunday.
In religious contexts, Easter can also refer to the Easter season. Sometimes, this is considered to consist of Easter Sunday and the week after. Some branches of Christianity consider the Easter season to last for 50 days, until the day of Pentecost.
When is Easter?
Easter always falls on a Sunday, but its date moves every year. That’s because Easter is observed on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox.
In 2024, Easter will fall on March 31. In 2025, it will fall on April 20.
In the Orthodox Church, the date of Easter is determined using the Julian calendar (as opposed to the Gregorian calendar, which is used in Western Christianity).
In 2024, the Orthodox Church will observe Easter on May 5. In 2025, the Orthodox Church will observe Easter on April 20.
Why is it called Easter?
The first records of the word Easter come from before the year 900. The word comes from the name of the Germanic goddess Eostre, who was honored with a spring festival. The word east is related.
How is Easter celebrated?
Easter is considered the most important Christian holiday due to the central importance of the resurrection in the Christian faith. It follows what is sometimes called Holy Week, which commemorates the events that led up to Jesus’s resurrection, including the Last Supper (on Holy Thursday) and his crucifixion and death (on Good Friday). For Christians, it is a time of celebration following the fasting and somber reflection that takes place in the days before Easter and during the season of Lent. Church attendance is known for being especially high on Easter (with some Christians attending church only on the major feasts of Christmas and Easter).
Many people who celebrate Easter, including Christians, also take part in Easter activities that are nonreligious or that have a basis in Pagan rituals. Popular activities include the decoration of Easter eggs, Easter egg hunts, and giving children Easter baskets filled with candy (which are sometimes said to be delivered by the Easter Bunny—a symbol of springtime and new life).
What are some terms that often get used in discussing Easter?
How is Easter discussed in real life?
For Christians, Easter is the most important holiday and a time of celebration. It is also commonly observed in nonreligious ways as a celebration of springtime.
Attended Good Friday service at FBC Jonesville and Easter Sunday service at Union Grove Baptist!!! Rejoice, the Lord is Risen!!!!
— Yadkin Baptist Assn. (@YadkinBaptist) March 31, 2013
Can’t wait to see all the lil kids dressed up for Easter
— AP (@a_petrey21) March 31, 2018
I figure if I hide a bunch of Easter eggs today there is no way I will remember where I put them at by the time Easter actually gets here.
— Hank Wade (@Henry68157) March 14, 2021
Try using Easter!
True or False?
Easter always takes place on the same date.
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