Easter is without a doubt one of the most important Christian festivals and is celebrated by countless Christians around the world. Christians celebrate this festival in remembrance of Christ’s resurrection from the cross. A joyous occasion, the festival is celebrated by grand feasts and the act of giving gifts / sweet treats to friends and family members. However the origin of this day is pretty complicated and there are certain facts about Easter Sunday that is bound to interest you. Read further to know more.
Complications Surrounding the Dates of Easter
The early Christian church apparently had a hard time deciding on an appropriate date for Easter. There was an apparent power struggle between early Christians who were racially Jewish and those who were not about an appropriate date to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. Apparently the Jewish converts had their way as Easter is currently celebrated soon after the Passover or the first Sunday following the paschal moon.
Christ Did Not Resurrect from the Dead on Easter Sunday
If and when Christ did resurrect from the dead, it couldn’t have possibly been on Easter Sunday as this day is celebrated on different dates every year. In fact the most well known aspect of this day is that it is just symbolic of the resurrection of Jesus from the dead and Christians set aside this day to celebrate his resurrection.
Complications Surrounding the Dates of Easter
The early Christian church apparently had a hard time deciding on an appropriate date for Easter. There was an apparent power struggle between early Christians who were racially Jewish and those who were not about an appropriate date to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. Apparently the Jewish converts had their way as Easter is currently celebrated soon after the Passover or the first Sunday following the paschal moon.
Christ Did Not Resurrect from the Dead on Easter Sunday
If and when Christ did resurrect from the dead, it couldn’t have possibly been on Easter Sunday as this day is celebrated on different dates every year. In fact the most well known aspect of this day is that it is just symbolic of the resurrection of Jesus from the dead and Christians set aside this day to celebrate his resurrection.
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