28th Mar 2024
Easter is another key date that is celebrated in the Christian calendar. Unlike Christmas Day, when the event is celebrated on the 25th December every year, Easter Day is dependent on the full moon between the 22nd March and 25th April.
This isn’t just a one-day celebration; it is a seven-day event, with the key days being Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and of course Easter Sunday.
Palm Sunday has been and gone, but plays a significant part in Holy Week as it is when Jesus arrived on a donkey to Jerusalem and palm branches were being thrown at him. Maundy Thursday is the Thursday before Easter, which is coincidently today and was Jesus’ last super with his Apostles, before his crucifixion. This is when Jesus broke some bread, handed it to his disciples and said “this is my body which is given for you”. Red wine was also shared between the Apostles and was a symbol of Jesus’ blood. Both the bread and the red wine are iconic symbols and represent the Holy Communion we know today.
Good Friday, as we all know, was the day that Jesus was crucified on a cross. Many people around the world will have a day of mourning in Church to remember this significant event. Easter Day isn’t just about eating those delicious chocolate eggs, but celebrating the resurrection of Jesus and life itself. This is probably the most important date in the Christian diary and religion.
After the crucifixion, Jesus’ body was taken down from the cross and buried in a cave. His tomb was guarded and protected with a giant stone so no one could steal the body. However, not even an enormous stone could prevent the following from happening. On the following Sunday, women visited the tomb, but had a shock with what they were about to discover. The body was gone and the stone had been moved. How could this have happened? The impossible was made possible. Jesus’ disciples had realised that his body had been raised from the dead, by God. The Christian religion is separated into smaller religions such as Orthodox, a religion that doesn’t always celebrate Easter on the same day.
The Orthodox religion follows the astronomical full moon (the Julian calendar), whereas the Catholics and Protestants follow the official moon. This means, they celebrate Easter normally a week later. On Easter, the Greek Orthodox community dye the eggs red, to symbolise Jesus’ blood whilst on the cross and the rebirth of life. The Holiest day of the week is Good Friday, where no one works, including cooking meals and the Church bells will ring throughout the day. The Saturday before Easter is known as ‘Good Holy Saturday’ and is the day where the food for Easter Sunday is prepared. It is traditional to eat lamb and drink wine and ouzo!
We hope you all have a great Easter and enjoy those delicious chocolate Easter eggs!
Customer Comments
I have used this site for many years and spoke to many readers who are all very good but Robbie is simply the best and so talented, spot on with everything and a really nice person, he connects with your spirits and tells you honestly what’s going on, a great medium and a lovely man, thank you Robbie.
Annette
Robbie
PIN : 3443
I had my first reading with Vanessa today. I was very impressed that she brought my late father through and described him in great detail. Vanessa has a lovely empathetic manner. She picked up in great detail my current situation and described a wonderful outcome to my questions. I was blown away by her understanding of myself as a person! She gave me a tremendous boost to my wellbeing.
Mary
Vanessa
PIN : 3900
John is so gifted, absolutely brilliant, the best medium I have ever known! He has assisted me and many others more than he will ever know xxx Thank you.
Jayne
John
PIN : 5152
Bryony is an amazing reader. She is a very lovely, friendly and honest reader. All of my readings have been done with insights and guidance. Bryony really wants the best for her clients and has supported me a lot over the last 4 years. I would highly recommend her. She’s the very best and does not ask lots of questions and always picks up on my situation now and in the future. Absolutely amazing lady.
Pamela
Bryony
PIN : 2727
Just had a lovely reading with Angel. She is so kind and enthusiastic and willing to provide guidance. I felt that she was naturally gifted at being guided by her spirits.
Jodie
Angel
PIN : 1441
Thank you so much Sandra for assisting me connect with my beloved partner. You gave so much detail around things that only I would have known. You are really gifted and I am very much looking forward to speaking with you again. Love and best wishes to you x.
Krish
Sandra
PIN : 2662
Thank you, Ruth, for being so patient and kind on our call. You touched on things I needed to hear and I was so happy to hear from the one person I was seeking guidance from. I will be back. Your gift has opened my eyes up more than you know. Thank you xx
Hollie
Ruth
PIN : 2022
Thanks so much to John. I've had a few readings with John over this last year and he has really assisted me keep the faith in a situation that has all worked out as he said it would. His advice and insight was spot on and I can't thank you enough x.
Stephanie
John
PIN : 5152
Must report an astounding reading from John 5152. While I have been privileged to have received readings for many years and all have been so important this from John was more real than you could ever imagine. Relaying messages and comments that could only have come from those I once knew in life and are clearly unchanged in the other. Good work and so important. John has such an impressive gift.
John
John
PIN : 5152
I have had several readings with Karen, she has an amazing gift, her readings were spot on in every aspect, she is always cheerful and also a very caring person and has supported me with the loss of my husband. At times I was very down but after a reading with Karen I felt very positive. I can't thank you enough Karen you assisted me so much.
Jean
Karen
PIN : 5791