What are the origins of Easter?
What are the origins of Easter?
user
Oh, that’s a really interesting question!
assistant
Great. Can you answer it for me?
user
Easter is a Christian holiday celebrated at the time of year when Christians believe that Jesus Christ, their spiritual leader, was resurrected from the dead.
assistant
Great. When is it celebrated?
user
It occurs on the first Sunday after the first full moon that falls on or after the spring equinox, in the Christian calendar. The earliest date of Easter is March 22nd in the Gregorian calendar.   It usually occurs between March 22nd and April 25th. It has been celebrated at the same time of year since 325 CE.
assistant
How do people traditionally celebrate it?
user