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Quick Facts<\/h3>\n

Easter Sunday March 31 ,2013.<\/p>\n

Easter Sunday is an important day in the Christian church calendar because it celebrates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.<\/a><\/div>\n

Many Christians celebrate Jesus Christ’s resurrection on Easter Sunday. The Easter date<\/a> depends on the ecclesiastical approximation of the March equinox.<\/p>\n

What do people do?<\/h2>\n

Many churches hold special services on Easter Sunday, which celebrate the Jesus Christ’s resurrection after his crucifixion. Many people also decorate eggs. These can be hard boiled eggs that can be eaten later, but may also be model eggs made of plastic, chocolate, candy or other materials. It is also common to organize Easter egg hunts. Eggs of some form are hidden, supposedly by a rabbit or hare. People, especially children, then search for them. In some areas, Easter egg hunts are a popular way for local businesses to promote themselves or may even be organized by churches.<\/p>\n

Background<\/h2>\n

In Pagan times, many groups of people organized spring festivals. Many of these celebrated the re-birth of nature, the return the land to fertility and the birth of many young animals. These are the origins of the Easter eggs that we still hunt for and eat.<\/p>\n

In Christian times, the spring began to be associated with Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection. The crucifixion is remembered on Good Friday and the resurrection is remembered on Easter Sunday. The idea of the resurrection joined with the ideas of re-birth in Pagan beliefs.<\/p>\n

10 Easy Easter Crafts for Kids<\/h1>\n

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