Here are some interesting easter facts:
- Easter is the most important Christian holiday, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
- The date of Easter changes every year and is based on the lunar calendar. It falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox.
- The word “Easter” comes from the Old English word “ēastre,” which is derived from the name of a pagan goddess of spring.
- Easter eggs are also a common symbol, representing new life and rebirth. Decorating eggs for Easter is a tradition that dates back to ancient times.
- The largest Easter egg ever made was over 34 feet tall and weighed over 15,000 pounds. It was made in Italy in 2011.
- In some cultures, it is traditional to have Easter egg-rolling contests, where children roll eggs down a hill to see whose egg goes the farthest.
- Hot cross buns, a type of spiced bread with a cross on top, are a traditional Easter food in many countries.
- In some Eastern European countries, it is traditional to have a water fight on Easter Monday, known as “Dyngus Day.”
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, it is traditional to have a parade on Palm Sunday, the Sunday before Easter, known as “Domingo de Ramos.”
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