1. EASTER IN BRITAIN & USA 1

2. Easter – What comes to mind?

3. Do you know that…
EASTER is a religious holiday that commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. But the term ‘Easter' is not of Christian origin!!!
Let us turn to the dictionnaries to see what they say about the term “Easter”:
Easter: \Eas'ter\, E['a]stre, a goddess of light or spring, in honor of whom a festival was celebrated in April

4. The word EASTER comes from Eostre, the Anglo-Saxon name of a pagan goddess of Spring and fertility, whose festival was celebrated at the vernal equinox

5. Spring or Vernal Equinox
Equinox is Latin for “Equal Night” -when daytime equals nighttime

6. When is Easter? It is on a different date each year.
Always on a Sunday.
Always in the Spring.
Most people just check a calendar!!!

7. How to calculate the date of Easter
The festival of Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday after the full moon which happens on or after March 21, which is also known as the Spring Equinox

8. Why is it that English speaking Christians, still use the name of a pagan goddess Eastre to refer to this sacred event???
In many languages, the term used for the events surrounding Jesus' death and resurrection is called “Pesach” or “Passover”.

9. Pesach =Pascha = Passover
Albanian: Pashket
Danish: Paske
Finnish: Paasiainen
Icelandic: Paskar
Norwegian: Paske
Swedish: Pask
Irish: Caisc
Turkish: Paskalya
Indonesian: Paskah
Persian: Pas'h
Hebrew: Pesach
Greek: Pascha
French: Pâques
Italian: Pasqua
Spanish: Pascua
Portuguese: Pascoa
Romanian: Paste
Russian: Paskha
Polish: Pascha
Japanese: Seidai Pasuha

10. In spite of the fact that English speaking Christians, still use the name of a pagan goddess to refer to this sacred event, they celebrate Pascha!
They believe that on the day of Easter, Jesus Christ rose from the dead, on the third day after his crucifixion.
Hence, the feast is regarded as an integral part of every Christian household. 10

11. Some more interesting facts about Easter:
Rabbits and eggs are considered as symbols of fertility. It makes them suitable symbols for Easter

12. BUNNY is originated with the
The EASTER
BUNNY is originated with the
rabbit or hare, an
ancient symbol for
the moon

13. According to a legend the bunny was a large bird belonging to the Goddess of Spring who changed the bird into a rabbit

14. The First chocolate Easter eggs and rabbits were made in the 19th century in Germany

15. You are to collect eggs today!!! One point = one egg!!!

16. Game: Easter Symbols
These are a few Easter symbols that are often used to represent the feast of Easter

17. The Cross
Represents
the Crucifixion 17

18. Eggs
Signify new life

19. Chickens and Bunnies Like eggs symbolize new life
An Easter Bunny is similar to the Santa Claus of Christmas
It delivers Easter eggs for children on Easter

20. Easter Flowers
Signify innocence, purity and the spring season

21. White Lilies Tulips

22. White Lilies Tulips

25. Easter Bonnet Hats – it was believed that wearing something new on Easter would bring good luck

26. Easter Parade in New York is a real fun for those who likes unusual hats

27. Easter Candles
Signify the ray of hope

28. Hot Cross Buns
The symbol of the Crucifixion

29. Butterflies
The first stage of the butterfly when it is a caterpillar, symbolizes the life of Jesus on earth
The cocoon stage highlights the Crucifixion
The third stage when the insect transforms into a butterfly signifies Jesus' Resurrection

30. Butterflies

32. Meeting the Easter Bunny

33. Hot Cross Buns

34. Cross buns served as a charm against shipwreck, bad luck and even fire
HOT CROSS BUNS
The word ‘ buns’ is derived from the word ‘ boun’ which means ‘sacred ox’.
Cross buns served as a charm against shipwreck, bad luck and even fire

35. Hot Cross Buns Song (Lyrics)
One a penny, two a penny,
If you have no daughters,
Give them to your sons
One a penny,
Two a penny,
Hot Cross Buns!

36. Easter Egg Rolling in Washington DC

38. Eggs are hidden for you to find. They may be left by the Easter Bunny.
Easter Eggs Hunt
Eggs are hidden for you to find. They may be left by the Easter Bunny.
They also may be put in a basket filled with real or artificial straw to resemble a bird's nest.

39. It is time to be happy and gay!
Easter Wishes
It is time to be happy and gay!
Have a blessed Easter!

40. Enjoy the Easter eggs. Happy Easter!

41. May your hearts be filled with peace and joy this Easter. Happy Easter!

42. Easter brings joy to all, both to the big and small.
It is time to be happy and gay,
It is time to throw all your worries away!

43. Happy Easter to you and your family!

44. May you have a pleasant Easter!

45. DEAR GUESTS! WE WISH YOU HAPPY EASTER!

46. The End!
Thank you for your time!
Any Questions?