In Rome itself different congregations celebrated Easter on different days. It took over three centuries to agree on a date. The Council of Nicea set the feast of the resurrection on the Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox. This did not completely end the confusion. Even now the differences in the Gregorian calendar and the Julian calendar cause churches in the east and west to celebrate Easter on different days.
Easter is traditionally a favorite time for baptism.
In the early church those wishing to join would go through a time of instruction which sometimes lasting two or three years. After being baptized the early Christian was given a white robe to wear to symbolize their new life in Christ. Thus the tradition began of giving up something during Lent and the custom of wearing new clothes on Easter. Easter Sunday Sanctuary Flowers Lilies, mums, azaleas and cineraria grace the chancel on Easter Sunday adding to the excitement of this festival day. Forms and envelopes are in the Sanctuary pews and may be placed in the offering plate.