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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...

Two sisters remind us of the real reason for the season with this beautiful duet of Easter ‘Hallelujah.’

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.

When is Orthodox Easter in 2022 and why is it a different date for Orthodox Christians?

Growing up, I didn’t participate in Good Friday traditions. Several years ago, a Good Friday evening service opened my eyes to its somber beauty. The sanctuary lights were dim, the songs were reflective, and the message fixed on our need for a...

Depending on what denomination you grew up in, you may know St Veronica as a woman who appears in the stations of the cross. Or you may know her as the woman Jesus healed of internal bleeding. So was she both?

Pascha is an Aramaic word, based on a Hebrew word, which tells us something vital about who Jesus was and what he came to accomplish on Earth.

Christianity celebrations have a long tradition of greetings, messages, poems, and hymns for Easter. From paschal greetings to favorite Easter poems and hymns, here are some of the classic Easter messages you can use today.

Easter Vigil is a liturgical service observed in traditional Christian churches celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

These 50 Easter Trivia Questions can help you memorize Scripture or help family members remember and recite the Easter story.