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Two Reasons for the Easter Season: Compassion and Forgiveness
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As the world celebrates the Easter holiday, may we pause to reflect on the importance of compassion and forgiveness as the two critical reasons for the Easter season?
The original meaning of Easter
Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the death of Christ on Good Friday and Christ’s resurrection on Easter Sunday. The word “Easter” originates from the pagan goddess Eostre of England, associated with fertility and springtime.
The First Council of Nicaea was held in the year 325 to clarify the date for the Easter celebration worldwide. After that, the ancient Christian Church resolved to celebrate Easter on the first Sunday following the Spring Equinox after the first full moon.
The date changes from year to year- it can fall on any Sunday between March 22 and April 25. So, for example, in 2022, Easter will be celebrated on April 17 and on April 9 in 2023.
Why do we celebrate Easter?
The Easter holiday is celebrated worldwide as a Christian religious holiday to mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is one of the most important holidays in Christianity.
