What is Easter and why are eggs given as gifts on this day?

What is Easter?

Easter is a very important holiday in the Christian faith. 

According to the Gospels, Jesus' body was taken down from the cross and buried on Friday. 

His body was kept in a cave and the mouth of the cave was covered with stones. 

When some people came to the cave a day later, on Sunday, they saw that the cave was not covered with stones. 

They also saw that the cave was empty. 

His disappearance was speculated on his life. This day has been celebrated since then to commemorate the occasion. 

This day is also called the day of victory. The victory that is called the victory of life over death.

Why does the date of Easter change?

Because, according to the Christian Bible, this event took place on a Sunday, and in Christian beliefs Sunday is also considered the first day of the week, this festival is celebrated on Sunday every year. 

The date of Easter changes every year because it is determined by the 'Leoni Solar' calendar. 

Like the solar system in use around the world, the Levine solar calendar has a few days of leaps (such as February 29). 

Due to these days, just as our Eid is calculated back and forth in the solar calendar, so are the dates of Easter. 

Easter is celebrated at the end of the 40 days of the Christian community. The last week before Easter is known as Holy Week. 

This was the week in which Jesus was crucified according to the Gospel. 

There are also traditions of disagreement on Easter dates. 

Some Christian denominations also celebrate Easter according to the Julian or Roman calendar. 

The Orthodox Church, for example, will celebrate Easter other diffrent day this year. 

What are the Easter rituals?

Worship takes place in the church the week before Easter Sunday and is known as Holy Saturday. 

In addition to worship, Easter is celebrated with music, flowers, candles, and church bells. 

Why are eggs given as gifts to each other on Easter day?

Eggs are given to each other on Easter day because eggs are a symbol of new life. 

There are also competitions for children in which they are rewarded for finding a hidden egg. 

Today is Easter. Worship will be held at the Vatican. Today will be a memorable day for Christian families as a family reunion.