Easter
Introduction and Origin-
Easter is an important Christian holiday where the resurrection
of Jesus Christ is celebrated, three days after Jesus was killed, he rose from
dead. The word “Easter” comes from the goddess named Eostre. Ancient people held
a festival to worship ‘Eostre” every spring. Her symbol was a Rabbit. Easter
and rabbit both symbolize fertility. The
date we celebrate Easter changes year by year. It is determined by the lunar
calendar. The lunar calendar is based on the phases of the moon. Easter is one
of the few holidays that is celebrated all over the world. An estimated 2
billion people celebrate Easter for religious reasons.
Ways of celebration – Australians
choose to celebrate Easter in various ways depending on their religious
beliefs, interests, and hobbies. Being the most important festival of the Christian calendar and Australia being identified as
61 percent of the Christian population attending church prayer is an important
tradition of Easter, In Australia Easter begins on Good Friday which marks
the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Easter special roast dinner is an important
tradition of Easter celebration in Australia. The abundance of other sweets and
chocolate is eaten during Easter than any other time of year. Peeps are the most
popular non-chocolate candy on Easter.
How kids celebrate Easter?
Easter for
kids means Easter eggs, Pancakes, chocolates and holiday and games. While kids are
sleeping, parents hide the Easter eggs. The children believe the Easter bunny
brings the eggs during the night. On Easter morning the children look for eggs.
Sometimes, there is a prize for the child who finds the most of eggs.
Books on Good Friday
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Good
Friday (link)
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The
Easter story (link)
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The
very first lord’s supper (link)
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An
Easter gift for me (link)
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Easter
eggs for Anya (link)
Quotes on Good Friday –
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If Christ is God, He cannot sin, and if suffering was a sin
in and by itself, He could not have suffered and died for us. However, since He
took the most horrific death to redeem us, He showed us in fact that suffering
and pain have great power.”
“The dripping blood our only drink,
The bloody flesh our only food:
In spite of which we like to think
That we are sound, substantial flesh and blood--
Again, in spite of that, we call this Friday
good.” ―
“Maybe the Good Friday story is about how God would rather die than be in our sin-accounting business anymore.” ―
“Easter is a time when God turned the inevitability of death
into the invincibility of life.”
―
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“Christmas and Easter can be subjects for poetry, but Good
Friday, like Auschwitz, cannot. The reality is so horrible it is not surprising
that people should have found it a stumbling block to faith.”
―
Gifts ideas on Good Friday –
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Pool
party Tumbler (link)
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Rainbow
sparkle backpack (link)
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God
bless cross Nightlight (link)
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Ballerina
Ragdoll (link)
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Fun
Graphics notebook (link)
Ways to wish on Good Friday –
- Happy Easter! May this beautiful day be a testimony to God's love
and glory
- May God shower you with blessings, love, and peace this Easter
- Thankful for your friendship, for this holiday, and for the grace
of Jesus Christ. Happy Easter!
- Praise and thank the Lord for His loving
blessings! May this beautiful springtime bring you the greatest feelings
of gratitude, love, compassion, hope, and faith
- Let us join in praising Jesus for His
selflessness and deep love for humanity. May the beauty of Easter holidays
warm your heart and bring peace and joy to your family.
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