easter day
Definition
- Noun:
- Easter Sunday: The specific day (always a Sunday) on which the Christian festival of Easter is celebrated, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox (March 21), typically in March or April.
Usage
- Noun:
- Easter Day is a joyous occasion for Christians around the world.
- We always have a special family meal on Easter Day.
Advanced Usage
- "on Easter Day": Used to specify an event occurring on that particular Sunday.
- The church service on Easter Day is particularly beautiful.
Variants and Related Words
- Easter Sunday (n): A direct synonym for Easter Day.
- Easter Sunday is the culmination of Holy Week.
- Easter (n): The broader festival or season encompassing Easter Day and the surrounding period (e.g., Good Friday, Easter Monday).
- We celebrate Easter every spring.
Synonyms
- Resurrection Sunday: A formal synonym emphasizing the theological meaning of the day.
- Pascha: A term used in some Christian traditions, derived from the Hebrew word for Passover.
Related Phrases
- Easter Day service: The religious ceremony held on this day.
- The Easter Day service begins at sunrise.
Noun
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the day (in March or April) on which the festival of Easter is celebrated
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