Easter is a Christian holiday celebrating Jesus Christ returning from the dead. Christians believe that it is the holiest day in the year. Some people who are not Christians celebrate it as a cultural holiday. Easter is not held on the same date every year. This is called a moveable feast. Easter is not held on the same date every year.
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This is called a moveable feast. Currently all Christian churches agree on how the date is calculated. The word "Easter" is derived from Eastra, the name of the ancient German Goddess of Spring. Easter is celebrated in several ways in northern Europe and the United States. Most of these celebrations have nothing to do with the Christian meaning of the holiday. These celebrations are related more to the pagan festivals of ancient Germany. Children are given baskets to fill with candy.
