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Eostre is connected to Easter; however, Christians today are not celebrating the Germanic goddess Eostre. When Christians celebrate Easter, they are celebrating the glorious resurrection of the Lord.

The color purple is, therefore, a somber visual reminder of the color worn by the true King before His ultimate sacrifice for us and prompts us to take action to repent of our sins, ask God for forgiveness, and renew our faith in Christ.

Resurrection Sunday goes way past Easter eggs and chocolate bunnies. It celebrates our Savior, Jesus Christ, and His victory over death. Because He lives, we live!

Resurrection Sunday attests to Jesus’ divinity, shows that He conquered death and the grave, and reveals to us that we can have eternal life, as well as the forgiveness of sins, by placing faith in Him.

Experience the power of prayer as you reflect on the love of God and the sacrifice of Jesus with these beautiful Easter Prayers. May your faith experience renewed life and joy through the victory of Christ!

At Easter, we remember Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, how he was betrayed by close friends, and rose again after death. These Bible passages and classic religious quotes help us see those events in all their drama, glory, and surprise.

Triduum services are an important part of several denominations' Easter services, highlighting the final events of Holy Week.

Easter is not only a time to read what Scripture tells us about Jesus’ sacrifice and victory. It is also the perfect time to look at classic Christian writings that have considered Easter’s events, writings that help us reflect on Easter’s full...

The movie Jesus Christ Superstar celebrates its fiftieth anniversary this year, and has received both praise and controversy from Christians. Why does it get such opposing reactions?

Easter Sunday marks the most dramatic moment in the Easter story: Jesus died for our sins… and then rose again. These Bible passages and quotes about the resurrection help us consider what happened on that momentous day when Jesus’ followers found...

Oh, sweet Eastertime. It feels like it snuck up on me quickly this year. Maybe you feel the same? I still have to get down the décor and cute weaved baskets, then sift through my recipes to find my momma’s famous gooey bars that she somehow...

Easter is quickly approaching, and with it comes many traditions. Many families enjoy the same traditions year after year. While this can be nice and comforting, it is not always exciting to do the same things every year. Sometimes we need a...

Christian music changes throughout the year. Before the 1970s, churches had hymns. The 1970s-1990s saw Christian rock becoming popular. The early 2000s saw contemporary worship music appear on the modern Christian music scene. Each era and style...

In the U.S., Easter celebrations typically involve church, family meals, Easter egg hunts, and gift-giving. But what about other cultures? How do they celebrate? Here are five unique celebrations held around the world at Easter.

Regarding the season itself, what name should we use? Should Easter be referred to as Resurrection Day?

Easter paves the way to partake in the solemn remembrance of Good Friday and the triumphant celebration of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ! He is risen indeed! Yet, between the flurry of family traditions and planning meals, to creating...

We pray on Holy Saturday to give thanks for Christ's sacrifice on the cross, redeeming the world from the fall of Adam, and saving the world from death and sin. May these prayers help you to praise the atonement given by Jesus and celebrate the...

Had he not made Himself alive again, Jesus would have been a liar, therefore a sinner, and not God. Because “He has risen,” we can rise too. Because “He has risen,” hope triumphs in a desperate world.

Since The Life and Passion of Jesus came out in 1902, there have been literally hundreds of movies about the Easter story of Jesus Christ. There have been big-budget epics like The Greatest Story Ever Told and more personal movies like The Gospel...

Greek Easter happens on a different day of the year than the Easter that most Western Christians celebrate. Why it's a different day is a surprising story that goes all the way back to ancient Rome.