April Easter Easter is a time of Christian commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The resurrection fulfilled scriptural prophecies. The victory over death is considered to be an affirmation of divinity. Easter Sunday is celebrated with rejoicing, singing, wearing of white liturgical vestments, special foods, presentation of small gifts, and new Easter bonnets. These express the primary themes of redemption, joy, hope, love, and renewal.
Easter is synchronized with the Jewish commemoration of Pesach.
It incorporates the early European symbols and pagan rites of seasonal regeneration. In 325 A.D., the Council of Nicea set the date of Easter as the date of the Sunday after the fast full moon on or following March 21. Easter can fall within a span of 35 days. The rabbit, eggs, and flowers are all symbolic of fertility. The rabbit bearing eggs is part of ancient pagan tradition.