When the grip of the cold ends and the soft winds of the spring are scattered in the atmosphere, the Christian community around the world celebrates a spiritual and happy festival that is not only the basis of their religious belief but also gives a message of harmony with nature, this is ‘Easter’.
Easter is not just a festival, it is the greatest symbol of Christian faith. This day is celebrated in remembrance of Jesus’ re -life, which according to Christian faith was offered on Friday and returned to life on Sunday.
According to the sacred traditions of the Bible, after Jesus was crucified on Friday, his body was taken off the cross and buried in a rocking cave. The cave was closed with a large stone.
However, traditions state that when some people arrived at the cave on Sunday, they saw that the stone was removed and the cave was empty. This scene convinced people that Jesus had resurrected. Sunday is celebrated every year in memory of the same incident.
How is the Easter date fixed?
Easter history varies every year, as it is determined according to the lunar calendar. In general, the festival is celebrated on Sunday after the first full moon of the spring. That is why it can come from the end of March or the mid -April. This count is reflected in the Christian traditional moon calendar, which is connected to natural discipline.
The symbols that are the most prominent on Easter are the colorful eggs and rabbit eggs are considered a symbol of new life, creation and hope, which also reminds Jesus’ return. While the rabbit is an ancient symbol, which is the message of the arrival of growth and spring.
The game of finding these colorful eggs, called ‘Easter Egg Hunt’, is especially popular among children. Chocolate, gifts wrapped in colorful papers, and rabbit -shaped sweet accessories make this festival very attractive.
The period before Easter, called “Lent”, consists of forty days. In the meantime, the Christian community adopts the life of fasting, worship and simplicity. Avoid certain foods so as to move beyond physical desires and move towards spirituality. Easter also ends the forty -day mathematics, after which happiness and celebration begin.
