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Easter

Christian commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus

Entitymoveable feast Christian holy dayQ21196

Also known as Feast of the Resurrection · Eastre · Easter Day · Pascha · Resurrection Sunday · Pasch

Instance of: moveable feast
, Christian holy day
Part of: Holy Week

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Easter, also called Pasch or Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, is a Christian celebration and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the Bible's New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD. It is the culmination of the Passion of Jesus, preceded by Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance.

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