Easter, celebrated on Sunday, April 20 this year, commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection after Holy Week, beginning with Palm Sunday. Despite the standard definition that marks Easter falling on the first Sunday after the full Moon post-spring equinox, its date fluctuates between March 22 and April 25. Historically, the celebration of Easter on a Sunday was debated among early Christians who initially celebrated it on Passover. Formalization during the Roman Empire led to the accepted tradition of Easter on Sunday, connected to scriptural accounts of resurrection.
The decision to celebrate Easter on a Sunday was more complex than just the resurrection timing; it involved debates among early Christians regarding its connection to the Jewish Passover.
Easter's date stems from the full Moon following the spring equinox, allowing it to change annually from March 22 to April 25.
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