Non-Jewish families can also read the dramatic story of the escape from the Bible's Old Testament book of Exodus. And at the grocery store, look at the displays of Passover foods and try some. Easter This Christian celebration marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter is celebrated at sunrise services and at family dinners that follow a weeklong Holy Week, which starts today with Palm Sunday, commemorating the day Jesus entered Jerusalem and palm fronds were spread before him on the dusty roadway. Your celebration can include eating hot cross buns, a British custom.
Belgian children hide nests for the Easter bunny to fill.
At the White House, usually on the Monday after Easter, there is a giant party of egg-rolling that was originated in 1878 by President Rutherford B. Hayes. And, of course, in New York City the Easter parade rolls down Fifth Avenue. The name for Easter comes from the Hebrew word Pesach. It's fun to use these words. Make your celebration special with candles and traditional foods.