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The Story Behind Easter
Learn about the origins and meaning of Easter, the most important and oldest celebration of the Christian Church. Discover the different versions of the word Easter and its association with the goddess of fertility, Semiramis.
Read MoreCelebrate Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday is a day in which the liturgy focuses on the suffering and death of Christ. It is followed by a procession and the blessing of the palms. The palms are often burned to be used during the following year's Ash Wednesday. In the Christian tradition, Passion Sunday is the first day of Holy Week and marks Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, a week before his crucifixion and resurrection. This day is celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy by Christians all over the world. The passion of Christ was a journey that ultimately ended in crucifixion, and Jesus died on the cross for the sins of all humanity so we could all be forgiven. Allow the Holy Spirit to enter your life and celebrate Easter with joy and optimism. Spread words of compassion to everyone around you and let the Spirit fill your heart with peace.
Read MoreEaster, a Christian Holiday
Easter, a Christian holiday with roots in the Ancient Roman festival of Passover, has become an important day for Christians all over the world. The celebration of Easter isn't something we find in the Bible; it is a tradition that came about later in history. Originating from an ancient Roman celebration of the Unleavened Bread, Easter's meaning has changed slightly over the centuries. What originally was just a gathering of Israelites before the Passover holiday was transformed into a day of a miracle by the followers of Jesus Christ.
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