What is Easter?
Easter is a Pagan spring festival of new life.
It celebrates the beginning of spring and new life after the cold, winter months.
For Christians, Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Easter celebrates life and rebirth, with symbols of new life and fertility like
eggs, chicks, flowers and rabbits.

When is it?
Easter isn’t on the same date each year.
It takes place on the first Sunday after the first full moon of spring; usually
between the months of March and April.
This year (2020), Easter is on the 12th of April.

Who celebrates Easter?
Many secular and religious people around the world
celebrate Easter.
Easter traditions are mostly observed by those of
Christian faith.

How is it celebrated?
Christians go to church on Easter
Sunday.
The Easter Bunny delivers candy to the
children and it usually arrives in a
basket.
Easter egg hunt: Plastic eggs filled with
candy or chocolate eggs are hidden
for children to find.
Egg rolling (The Annual White House
Easter Egg Rolling)
Egg decorating: Eggs are decorated in
different colors as a symbol of rebirth
or new life.

Videos and Fun
Easter at the White House: https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hHnPctlGoU
Decorating Easter Eggs: https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwv3ALtd_jY
Walt Disney Silly Symphony “Funny Little
Bunny”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=xCthmJqXsuc