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Easter
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Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Preceded by Good Friday (crucifixion) and Lent (40 days of fasting). Churches hold special services and processions.
Significance
Celebrates Jesus Christ's resurrection on the third day after crucifixion. Represents victory of life over death and hope for eternal life.
Rituals & traditions
Good Friday· புனித வெள்ளி
Friday before Easter
Commemoration of crucifixion with fasting
Way of Cross· சிலுவைப் பாதை
Good Friday
Procession depicting Jesus's final journey
Easter Sunday· உயிர்த்த ஞாயிறு
Sunday morning
Celebration of resurrection
How to celebrate
Observe Lent (40 days before). Fast on Good Friday. Attend Way of the Cross procession. Celebrate Easter Sunday with family feast. Exchange Easter eggs. Attend church service.
When it happens
March-April (varies with lunar calendar)
Tags
- #easter
- #resurrection
- #good-friday
- #jesus
- #lent