Also known as Eastertide, it ends on Pentecost Sunday, June 3.
Many churches light the Paschal Candle at all services until then.
For Catholics, May is the month of Mary, a time for May processions and crownings of statues of the Blessed Mother. Early May is also the customary time for First Communion ceremonies for children. The tradition prohibits weddings during this period of solemn anticipation. Today Roman Catholic, Protestant, Lutheran, Episcopal Fourth Sunday of Easter. Vestments white or gold.