2007-03-24 17:34:20 · 7 answers · asked by Ïã Ç 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
although Easter itself is a Holiday based on the Resurrection of Jesus alot of the symbols and time of year was taken from pagan ostra which is a holiday celebrating the renewal of planting and the birth of animals... that's why bunnies and flowers are so predominate at Easter...
2007-03-25 10:13:30 · answer #1 · answered by Torey H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to the New Testament of the Bible, Jesus rose from the dead on the third day (Friday being the first and Saturday being the second). This is what is celebrated on Easter Sunday.
2007-03-25 00:38:48 · answer #2 · answered by ♂ ♫ Timberwolf 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The original what?
The origin?
Jesus's life, death and resurrection.
The forty days before Easter symbolize his 40 days in the desert. Good Friday is when he died, Easter Sunday when he resurrected.
2007-03-25 00:37:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Easter was the day that Jesus Christ was resurrected from the grave after being crucified. I don't know where the easter bunny and painting eggs came from though.
2007-03-25 00:37:45 · answer #4 · answered by jmp478 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean the origin of Easter?
2007-03-25 00:52:39 · answer #5 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Holy Week: the week before Easter Sunday:
Palm Sunday -
This is held on the Sunday before Easter Sunday.
It recalls Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem one week before his execution.
Holy Monday -
Commemorates Jesus' cleansing of the temple, when he assaulted money changers and overturned their tables.
Holy Tuesday -
Recalls Jesus' description to his disciples on the Mount of Olives of the destruction of Jerusalem.
Holy Wednesday (once called Spy Wednesday) -
Recalls Judas' decision to betray Jesus in exchange for 30 pieces of silver.
Maundy Thursday -
Commemorates the Last Supper, Jesus agony in the garden and his arrest.
Good Friday -
Recalls Jesus' death on the cross.
Holy Saturday (a.k.a. Easter Eve) -
Is the final day of Holy Week and of Lent.
Easter Sunday -
Commemorates Jesus' resurrection.
2007-03-25 02:24:52 · answer #6 · answered by Hamish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best overall information I could find is here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter
I hope this helps.
Happy Easter!
2007-03-25 00:47:03 · answer #7 · answered by Crushstation 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋