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Easter

Easter is the main event of the Christian religious year. Easter celebrates the Christian miracle of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Here are articles on Easter and its connection with other festivals and ceremonies bit pagan and Jewish.

The Eostre Hares and Pagan Easter

There are ancient traditions that may explain why we associate an Easter bunny with with Easter a holiday whose name, at least, we seem to have borrowed from Eostre, a Celtic goddess.

Pasch - Noun Form of Pascal

Pasch is the noun form of the word "pascal".

Dating Easter

The dating of Easter is complicated by a desire to fulfill requirements as to when it should be and to avoid certain dates. For these reasons it is different in the East and West. This article explains these requirements.

Another Joseph and Mary

Learn about the role of Joseph of Arimathea in the story of Jesus.

Easter

A look at a Christian holiday that embodies many pagan customs and activities.

Dating Easter

Information on the connection and disconnect between the Jewish holiday of Passover and the Christian holiday of Easter.

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