Easter
Easter
Easter (pronunciation: /ˈiːstər/) is a significant Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, as described in the New Testament of the Bible. The term "Easter" is derived from 'Eostre' or 'Eastre', the name of the Great Mother Goddess of the Saxon people in Northern Europe.
Etymology
The term "Easter" is believed to have originated from the Old English word "ēastre" or "ēostre", which itself is derived from the Proto-Germanic "*austrōn", meaning 'dawn'. This term is associated with a Germanic goddess of dawn and spring, who was celebrated during the month of April, which led to the term being used for the Christian holiday.
Related Terms
- Good Friday: The Friday before Easter, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
- Holy Week: The week preceding Easter, starting with Palm Sunday and including Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.
- Resurrection: The act of rising from the dead or returning to life, specifically referring to Jesus Christ's resurrection on Easter Sunday.
- Paschal Triduum: The three-day period from the evening of Maundy Thursday to the evening of Easter Sunday.
- Easter Bunny: A folkloric figure and symbol of Easter, depicted as a rabbit bringing Easter eggs.
- Easter Egg: Decorated eggs that are usually used as gifts on the occasion of Easter.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Easter
- Wikipedia's article - Easter
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