What's The True Meaning of Easter? Why Is It Celebrated?
Easter is one of the central holidays, or Holy Days, of Christianity. It honors the Resurrection of Jesus 3 days after His death by crucifixion. But the church didn't celebrate Easter as a holy day for its first few centuries. The creation of the holiday also happened around the same time as another pagan celebration. Nevertheless, we strive to celebrate God's victory over the grave on this holiday. In this article, we'll explore the meaning of the word Easter, its pagan associations, and what the holiday means for Christians today. READ
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