Easter is the first Sunday after the full moon at the spring equinox every year. Because the vernal equinox is not fixed every year, the exact date of Easter is uncertain, but the holiday period is roughly between March 22 and April 25.
As a traditional festival in the west, the origin of Easter comes from the Roman emperor Constantine I, who held the first Nicaean public meeting in 325 A.D. and made Easter Sunday. Since then, it is usually held on the first Sunday after the full moon at the vernal equinox. If the full moon falls on Sunday, it will be delayed for a week.
Traditional Easter activities
1, Easter eggs are an essential element of Easter. According to the custom, children will go to the garden with small baskets to look for eggs hidden by adults on Easter Day. For a long time, the egg has always been a symbol of life and the resurrection of Jesus after his death. In early Christianity, painting eggs, giving people away and eating eggs were common customs.
2. Easter horseback riding is one of the most famous traditional Easter customs, which originated from Christianity. On Easter day, knights rode horses to spread the good news of Jesus' resurrection everywhere, and both riders and horses were blessed.
In Germany, Easter fireworks will be lit on Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday and even Easter Monday. According to Christian belief, the Easter fire represents the resurrection of Jesus. According to pagan customs, the Easter fire drove away the winter, and the ashes of the flame were scattered on the fields.