Many mark the occasion by exchanging chocolate eggs , which are traditionally symbolic of rebirth and new life. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies.
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Log in. However, according to St. Bede d. The word Easter is derived from the word Eoster , the name of the Teutonic goddess of the rising light of day and Spring, and the annual sacrifices associated with her. In early English translations of the Bible made by Tyndale and Coverdale, the word Easter was substituted for the word Passover , in some verses. Even though the etymological root of Easter may be linked to the name of a pagan goddess or pagan ceremonies, the feast which the word describes is Christian without question.
World globe An icon of the world globe, indicating different international options. Get the Insider App. Click here to learn more. A leading-edge research firm focused on digital transformation. Lindsay Dodgson. Easter falls on a different date every year. This is because it is determined by the Jewish calendar, which is based on lunar cycles, and Easter should fall the Sunday after the Passover full moon.
However, this year, it's even more complicated because Easter Sunday is much later than it should be. Here's how to work out when Easter will fall every year. Sign up for Sidekick to get the best recs for smarter living.
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