202 1 Christian Easter is on April 4th. Easter is an important festival in the west and the most important festival in Christianity. It is more important than Christmas and falls on the first Sunday after the full moon at the vernal equinox every year. Christians believe that Easter symbolizes rebirth and hope, to commemorate the day when Jesus Christ was resurrected on the third day after he was crucified between 30 and 33 AD.
Christian Easter calculation method:
Every year after the vernal equinox (around March 20th -2 1), the first Sunday after the full moon (lunar calendar 15) is Easter. Christian Easter in 2020 is in April 12.
The spring of 202 1 falls on March 20th (the eighth day of the lunar calendar), the full moon (the lunar calendar 15) falls on March 27th (Saturday), and the first Sunday after that falls on March 28th. So the Christian Easter of 202 1 is in March 18.
The origin of Easter
According to the Bible and the New Testament, Jesus was crucified and his body was resurrected on the third day, hence the name Easter. Easter is the most important festival in Christianity, more important than Christmas. Historians calculate that the first Sunday after the full moon after the vernal equinox (2 1 March) is the day when the Bible talks about the resurrection of Jesus. Because the vernal equinox is not fixed every year, the exact date of Easter every year is also uncertain. But it is roughly between March 22 and April 25.
Regarding the death of Jesus Christ, according to Christian doctrine, it is to atone for the world; The resurrection of the body of Jesus Christ is to give believers eternal life. Therefore, Easter is of great significance in Christianity.
Most festivals in Britain originate from religion. Easter takes place on the first Sunday after the full moon at the vernal equinox. It was originally to commemorate the birth of Ashtarou, the half-sister of Baal, a pagan god in West Asia. Ashtarou is also Barr's mistress. According to legend, Barr learned that his sister Astalu was born in a swan egg and ran to the bushes to look for it. Found it, held it in my arms, and hatched a rabbit; The rabbit grew into a beautiful woman, lived with Barr, and later saved Barr's life when he was in danger. The etymology of the English word Easter for Easter is Asta Road.
Which countries celebrate Easter?
Western European countries: Britain, France, Ireland, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg.
Central European countries: Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Liechtenstein.
Southern European countries: Spain, Portugal, Andorra, Italy, Vatican, San Marino, Malta, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Albania, Romania, Bulgaria and Hungary.
Nordic countries: Iceland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland.
North American countries: Canada, USA
South American countries: Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay, Paraguay, Venezuela, Suriname, Ecuador, Bolivia and Guyana.