Easter is a Christian festival which marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ. For many Christians, Easter is a celebration of the triumph of life over death, and a very important time of the year. Many non-Christians also have a holiday at this time, so it is a popular time to travel or spend with friends and family. It is a 40 days lent period for Christian 

History:

        The story behind Easter lies in the New Testament of the Bible which narrates how Jesus was arrested by the Roman authorities because he claimed to be the “Son of God”. He was then sentenced to death by Pontius Pilate, the Roman emperor by crucifixion. His resurrection three days later marks the occasion of Easter. This day is also closely associated with the Jewish festival of Passover.

     Many Christians worldwide celebrate Easter with special church services, music, candlelight, flowers and the ringing of church bells. Easter processions are held in some countries such as the Philippines and Spain. Many Christians view Easter as the greatest feast of the Church year.

Most important day of easter:

• Palm Sunday: commemorating when Jesus entered Jerusalem
• Holy Thursday: commemorating the Last Supper and washing of feet 
• Good Friday: commemorating Jesus' crucifixion and death
• Easter Sunday: commemorating the resurrection of Jesus.

The Origin of Easter:

             Easter actually originated as an ancient pagan celebration of the spring equinox. In Christianity, the day was dedicated to observing the resurrection of Jesus Christ, celebrated around the time of the Jewish Passover. However, with the spread of the Gospel of Christ, early Christians who did not participate in Jewish customs eventually merged their observances with the pagan spring festival, recognizing Easter as "resurrection day.”

Easter Eggs:

       One of the most recognizable symbols associated with Easter is the Easter egg. This symbol can be traced back to the Ancient Babylonians, who believed an egg fell from heaven into the Euphrates River, and "hatched" the goddess of fertility, Astarte (also known as Ashtur, Ishtar, and, yes, Easter). Pagans exchanged eggs as gifts during their springtime festival. Today, eggs are painted in bright colors and used in the ever-popular Easter egg hunt, where they are hidden for children to find and collect.

Fun Easter Activities the Whole Family Will Love

• Read Easter-Themed Books.
• Have Easter-Themed Play-Doh or Lego Challenges
• Decorate Easter Eggs.
• Make Toilet-Paper Roll Bunnies
• Play Easter Bingo
• Do the Bunny Hop
• Have an Easter Egg Hunt
• Play Guessing Games.