Easter, based on the Gregorian calendar is Sunday, March 31. However, if you are part of the Eastern Orthodox church, then you're following the Julian calendar and Easter is Sunday, May 5.

Easter is just a hop around the corner – with millions of people around the world are preparing to celebrate this Sunday. The Christian holiday commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

In 2024, Easter falls on March 31. But, Orthodox Christianity calculates the date of Easter using the Julian Calendar. This year, their Easter falls on Sunday, May 5, according to Christianity.com.

Why religious-themed egg designs aren’t permitted Although the White House’s annual Easter Egg Roll has existed since 1878, the egg design contest for kids started in 2021.

Quite simply, the story of Easter weekend rebukes the Christian will to power. To understand why, let’s revisit one of the most famous moments in Scripture.

Some Christian churches, such as Catholic and Orthodox churches, also celebrate the Octave of Easter – an eight-day period that begins on Easter Sunday as "the formal celebration of the feast of ...