Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday Quick Facts - AU

AKA Name	Paschal Vigil
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2023 Date	9 April 2023
2024 Date	31 March 2024

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Easter in 2023

Sunday, 9 Apr

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Easter History

Easter commemorates Jesus' resurrection three days after his crucifixion and death. Following his death, he was removed from the cross and buried in a tomb. On Sunday, Jesus' tomb was found empty. Angels informed onlookers that Jesus had risen. Throughout the next 40 days, Jesus appeared to his apostles and disciples before finally ascending to heaven.

Easter is the highest and holiest of holidays in the Christian faith. It is celebrated on the first Sunday following the first full moon after the spring equinox, usually occurring between March 22 and April 25.

Top Tweets for Easter Sunday -

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— 🔥Andrew Hall🇦🇺 (@andrewhall1350) April 18, 2022

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— Michael Rowland (@mjrowland68) April 16, 2022

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— Kathleen Pfeiffer (@pfeifferpack) April 17, 2022

Easter Sunday Facts

For many Christian congregations, the first Easter service for the year is the Service of Light. The worship typically starts in darkness on the preceding Saturday night or early Sunday morning. Light is brought into the church with candles to signify hope based on the resurrection. The service culminates with the lighting of a paschal candle, signifying Christ.
Easter eggs represent new life and also symbolize the shape of Jesus' tomb.
Easter also signifies the end of Lent, the 40-day period of fasting, preparation, and penitence observed by the faithful.
Easter season starts on Easter Sunday and lasts 40 days until Pentecost. The date for Easter is determined by the moon. Easter is the Sunday after the first full moon of spring.

In the News and Trending for Easter Sunday

Updated 09:40This year, the Easter tradition of Ukrainian pysanky eggs is 'more important than ever'

abc.net.au

Sydney ferries full as Easter weekend coincides with free public transport

smh.com.au

Barnaby Joyce says he’ll shoot invasive pest, Easter Bunny “right in the face”

theshovel.com.au

Easter travel delays on Good Friday: Sydney, Melbourne airports see lengthy queues, long waits, million expected to fly

9news.com.au

Easter Top Events and Things to Do

Go to a children's Easter egg hunt or hold one of your own. Many churches have them the Saturday before Easter too.
Wear some new clothes to church. This is an ancient tradition that goes back to the early church when newly baptized persons were given a white gown to wear on Easter.
Attend an Easter parade. The 5th Avenue Easter Parade in Manhattan, New York is one of the most lavish and famous for extravagant hats worn.
Cook an Easter dinner for family and friends. Traditional entrees include lamb or ham. During Lent (period leading up to Easter), many Roman Catholics exclude meat from their diet, so Easter is often indulgent on meat.