The Easter StoryEaster is the story of Jesus' last days in Jerusalem before his death. The Easter story includes Maundy Thursday (the Last supper leading to the Eucharist (причастие) ), Good Friday (the day on which
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The Easter Story Easter is the story of Jesus'
last days in Jerusalem before his death. The Easter
story includes Maundy Thursday (the Last supper leading to the Eucharist (причастие) ), Good Friday (the day on which Jesus was crucified) and Easter Day (the day on which Jesus came back to life).
March 22 or as late as April 25. Easter Day in 2014 falls on Sunday 20 April. When is the Easter Season? The Easter Season begins on Easter Day and lasts 50 days, ending on Pentecost.
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What are the different names for Easter? In many
European languages the name Easter comes from the word
Passover. Pascha in Greek and Latin, Pasqua in Italian, Paques in French, Pascua in Spanish
The Egg For Christians the custom of giving eggs at Easter celebrates new life. Palm branches Represent when Jesus arrived in Jerusalem on the first Palm Sunday and people waved palm branches, welcoming him.
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Easter Bunny Easter bunny is a symbol associated
with fertility. Easter Candles The candles for Easter symbolize the Jesus'
return to life. Among the Easter candles, the most famous one is the Paschal candle. When people light the candles, they let the light of Jesus come into their house.
Easter Lamb The Easter lamb represents Jesus "the Lamb of God".
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Easter Cross A cross symbolizes the crucifixion of Jesus
Christ. It is a sacred symbol that signifies faith.
Easter Lily Easter lily is a symbol associated with motherhood. Symbol of Easter, white Lily signifies purity and hope.
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Special Food at Easter Simnel cake The cake is
covered with marzipan and decorated with 11 marzipan balls
representing the 12 apostles minus Judas, who betrayed Christ. Easter Biscuits are sometimes called "Cakes", and are eaten on Easter Sunday. They contain spices, currants and sometimes grated lemon rind. Easter eggs Rabbit and lamb
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Easter Greetings In Russian: Христос воскресе! Воистину воскресе!