While Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten Season, Easter Sunday is the culmination of the observance of the holy Christian period.
With Ash Wednesday finally happening last February 14, many Christians, especially Catholics, are already observing the Lenten Season, otherwise known as Lent Season or simply Lent. For the faithfuls, it is the moment of reflection and penance as they honor the sacrifices and death of Jesus Christ. However, when the holy season ends, Christians will be celebrating Easter Sunday, the most important date in Christian calendar.
Easter Sunday is also referred to as Resurrection Sunday as it celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion and death on Good Friday. This important Christian holiday is based on the first Sunday following the first full moon after the northern spring equinox. This is because, according to the Bible, Jesus died on the day of the Passover, a Jewish religious event. As the celebration of the Passover typically begins on the first full moon of the northern spring equinox, Easter Sunday is also…
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