A hare-raising tale: How Easter got its name, a bunny, and other facts about the holiday

by Brent Landau, for The Conversation March 30, 2024March 27, 2024

What is the origin of Easter eggs? (Katie Morrow, CC BY-NC-ND, via The Conversation)

THE DATE OF EASTER, when the resurrection of Jesus is said to have taken place, changes from year to year.

The reason for this variation is that Easter always falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox.

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