Easter Sunday

Easter is the annual Christian festival that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. It's considered the principal feast of the Christian year, celebrating the redemption of humanity from sin. An event that encompasses reflections on sacrifice, redemption, and renewal, it holds spiritual significance, yet is also marked by community gatherings and family celebrations.

The observance of Easter in the United Kingdom traces back to early Christian ages, with influences from both Christian and Pagan traditions. When Christianity arrived in the UK, it integrated with existing Pagan spring festivals, bringing symbolic elements such as the egg, a symbol of new life, into Easter customs. This integration resulted in unique traditions, like the game of egg rolling, where children roll painted eggs downhill to see whose breaks last. Another notable aspect of UK Easter is the Easter Bilby, a unique British spin on the concept of the Easter Bunny, which highlights the country's commitment to wildlife preservation.

Easter in the United Kingdom is recognised with a long weekend, starting from Good Friday through to Easter Monday, with both days being public holidays. Over the Easter weekend, church services, family gatherings, feasting, and exchange of Easter eggs and gifts are the norm. Church bells ring in celebration, and parades called 'processions of witness' are held in many cities. Easter egg hunts are quite popular, and children enjoy indulging in chocolate eggs, known as Easter eggs. Easter Sunday, the day on which Easter principally falls, is observed on the first Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox, lending this holiday a movable date that can fall between March 22 and April 25 in the UK.