What is Easter?

 

Easter, also known as Pascha or Zatik, is a cultural and religious holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. The New Testament describes the event as taking place the third day after Jesus' burial, or the third day after his crucifixion at the cross by the Romans. However, the details of this historic event are unknown. Nevertheless, Easter remains a significant time of year for people of all religions, and a great many people celebrate it every year.

In the eighth century, the monk Venerable Bede suggested that the word 'easter' came from the Teutonic goddess Eeostre, a mother goddess of fertility and spring. Unfortunately, recent scholars have not been able to uncover any reference to this god. Alternatively, the name Easter could come from the Norse word eostur, which means 'growing sun' or 'ostara', which means'spring.'

The English word for Easter has been traced to the German word, Ostern. According to the Venerable Bede, the word 'Easter' may have originated with the Anglo-Saxon goddess Eostre. This was the same goddess who had celebrated the Last Supper, which was symbolic of Jesus' sacrifice. This ceremony has spawned the Christian ritual of Holy Communion, which is still the foundation of religious services in Christian churches.

The first half of the 20th century brought the beginnings of Easter celebrations to the working class. With their higher wages, they were able to invest more in the festivities. This gave them a reason to make special Easter traditions. In the early twentieth century, a 'Easter egg' was any hidden treat. In modern times, real Easter eggs remain the most popular way to celebrate the season. It is an important part of the holiday for Christians.

The word 'Easter' is similar to the German word 'Ostern', and both terms refer to the week before Easter. In Western Christianity, the term 'Easter' is derived from Eostre, an Anglo-Saxon goddess of spring and fertility. In Eastern Christianity, the word 'Easter' may be called 'Great and Holy Pascha' or 'Easter Sunday.' Throughout history, the meaning of the word 'Easter' varies widely.

The Christian religion traces its roots to ancient Greece, where the Easter hare was a symbol of Christ's victory over death. The 'Easter hare' is now associated with the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The 'Easter hare,' a symbol of Christ's resurrection, was also used in German and American cultures. As an example, the term 'Easter' is derived from the Hebrew word 'Passover', a word which translates to 'Passover'.

While Easter has become a Christian holiday, it was not always associated with the resurrection of Christ. The first Easter was a pagan festival of renewal and rebirth. Saxons celebrated this festival in early spring and worshipped the goddess Eastre, which meant rebirth. The name 'Easter hare' was given to this holiday in 1722 by a German professor of medicine. During the same year, he or she ate an egg to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus.