📖 What is Easter?

Easter is the main Christian holiday dedicated to the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. It symbolizes the victory of life over death, light over darkness and hope over despair.
It is believed that it was on this day that Jesus Christ was resurrected after his death on the cross, thereby giving people hope for eternal life.

Interestingly, the word "Easter" comes from the Hebrew word "Pesach", which means "passing by". This is a reference to the Old Testament, which talks about the salvation of the Jewish people. And in the Christian tradition, it is already a symbol of the transition from death to life.

🕊️ When is Easter celebrated?

The date of Easter is different every year. It is calculated according to the lunisolar calendar and always falls on the Sunday after the spring full moon.

In 2025, Orthodox Easter is celebrated on April 20.

🥚 Traditions and symbols of Easter:

Easter is not only a spiritual holiday, but also a whole kaleidoscope of beautiful customs and symbols:

✅ Easter eggs
Painted eggs are the main symbol of the holiday. They symbolize life, rebirth and victory over death. People exchange them, play "bitki" (who has the strongest shell), and decorate the holiday table with them.

✅ Kulich
This is a sweet pastry, similar to a tall cupcake with icing. Before Easter, housewives bake Easter cakes and then take them to church to bless them. In the house, it takes center stage on the festive table.

✅ Curd Easter
Made from cottage cheese, sugar, cream, and dried fruits. Often made in the form of a pyramid with the letters "ХВ" (Christ is Risen).

✅ Church service
On Easter, thousands of people come to church for the night service - it takes place in a very solemn and beautiful atmosphere. After midnight, a joyful cry sounds:
"Christ is risen!" - "Truly risen!"

🌷 Holiday atmosphere:

Easter is not only a religious date, but also a day filled with light, joy, the aroma of spring and family warmth.
People set the festive table, gather with the whole family, exchange kind words, remember good things, share love. This is the time when you want to forgive, rejoice, start from scratch.

🎬 Conclusion:

Easter is a holiday that reminds us of the most important things: love, hope and faith.
This is a time of renewal - not only of nature, but also of the soul.
May your homes be warm and your hearts light.

💛 Happy Easter! Christ is risen!