In India, where Christianity is one of the prominent religions especially in states like Kerala, Goa, Nagaland and parts of the Northeast, Easter is a time of profound spiritual importance, vibrant celebrations and deeply rooted traditions. For millions of Indian Christians, the day commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, marking the culmination of Holy Week and the end of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, prayer and penance. The date of Easter changes every year and 2025's especially late celebration has sparked curiosity. Why is Easter 2025 falling so late this time around? The reason lies in a unique blend of astronomy and tradition that has guided the Church calendar for centuries. Easter 2025 is a movable feast, which means it does not have a fixed date like Christmas. Instead, it is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox. This full moon is known as the Paschal Full Moon and its timing varies each year.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Holy Week 2025 Calendar: From Palm Sunday to Easter, Here Are the Key Dates and Full Schedule of the Holy Week Observance.

When Is Easter 2025?

In 2025, the vernal equinox (March 20) is followed by a full moon on Saturday, April 19. Because Easter is celebrated the following Sunday, this pushes the date to April 20, one of the latest possible dates it can fall on. The rare timing results from how the lunar cycle and the ecclesiastical calendar align and it only happens occasionally. The last time Easter fell on April 20 was in 2003 and it won슬롯사이트t happen again until 2031.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천April 2025 Holidays and Festivals Calendar: Utkal Divas, Ram Navami, Vaisakhi, Ambedkar Jayanti and More, Complete List of Important Dates and Events in the Fourth Month of the Year.

Easter Significance

Easter is regarded as the most important festival in Christianity, even more so than Christmas because it celebrates the resurrection of Jesus, which is the cornerstone of Christian faith. According to the New Testament, Jesus was crucified on Good Friday and rose from the dead on the third day, which is celebrated as Easter Sunday. This act is seen as the ultimate triumph over sin and death, offering hope and salvation to humanity. For Christians, Easter affirms the belief in eternal life and the promise of redemption, making it a day of immense joy and spiritual renewal.

Easter Traditions

Though the ways Easter is celebrated can vary across cultures, Indian Christians observe the holiday with a mix of devout religious services, traditional foods and vibrant community gatherings. The week leading up to Easter, known as Holy Week, is filled with solemn processions, reenactments of the Passion of Christ and special masses. On Easter Sunday, churches are beautifully decorated and the air is filled with hymns of resurrection and rejoicing. In places like Goa and Kerala, families come together for festive meals featuring traditional dishes such as appam with stew, pork vindaloo, roast lamb and Easter eggs, both real and chocolate. Children often enjoy egg-decorating and Easter hunts, while adults reflect on the spiritual themes of hope, renewal and life overcoming death.

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