Easter is commonly observed on the easter Sunday. It is an annual celebration and one of the most important occasions of the Christians according to the Christian calendar. It is a sacred celebration of the Christians resurrection from the dead. Easter is typically well attended Sunday service of the year for the Christians. They visit the church and pray for the wellbeing of their family and loved ones.
Easter, is the most joyous holidays and the celebration remains till the easter Monday which is normally considered as an official holiday in the united states. As far as traditions and customs are concerned, easter features various easter symbols like easter eggs, candies, cross bun and easter lilies. According to the ancient Christians philosophy, easter Sunday is the most blissful and happiest days oif the Christians because they believe that jsus Christ rose from the dead on this auspicious day.
Christians go to the church and thank god, church bells are rung and the church is decorated with beautiful flowers like white lilies which are associated as important easter symbols. As soon as easter week arrives, the colors and decorations in the church all over the world change to white or gold which are thought to be the best easter colors and meaningful easter flowers.
What Day is Easter 2014
Easter will be observed on April 20 in 2014. It is the most awaited occasions of the Christians in the Christian calendar that celebrates the resurrection of Lord Jesus. Easter day is associated with lots of easter traditions and symbols especially the easter eggs. Easter eggs are the most popular easter symbols that have been a part of the celebration since the time easter celebrations began. Easter dates back to the ancient time, when Christianity began. As far as traditions and customs are concerned, Britain enjoys the tradition of giving easter egg chocolates for the last two hundred years.
This has today become a common practice all over the world where Christians reside. So, this year on the April 20 in 2014, when planning to gift your loved ones a special easter gift, do not forget to consider the aster egg chocolates as they are a traditional as well as delicious gift giving option anyone can afford and present any age. In many Christian families, plastic easter eggs are also used as easter craft items and easter game tools.