Summary
Easter is widely considered the most important Christian holiday. The holiday celebrates the belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion.
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Explains that Easter marks the belief in Jesus's resurrection after his crucifixion.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Short explainer (2 min) from PBS LearningMedia's *All About the Holidays*.
- What do Christians believe Easter celebrates?
- How do the springtime traditions -- eggs, flowers, new growth -- connect to the holiday?
- Why does the date of Easter move each year?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: Easter, resurrection, tradition, spring.
Try it: Draw a decorated egg and write one sentence about why eggs became an Easter symbol.