Easter is observed on the first Sunday following the full moon that occurs on or following the spring equinox (March 2I). So Easter became a "movable" feast which can occur as early as March 22 or as late as April 25 Christian churches in the East which were closer to the birthplace of the new religion and in which old traditions were strong, observe Easter according to the date of the Passover festival Holy week and the Lenten season end with Easter Sunday, the day of resurrection of Jesus Christ

	Easter and Spring time. Easter is a springtime festivals. A Christian religious holiday for the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter has customs and legends of pagan origin unrelated to Christianity Easter probably came from Goddesses of mythology signifying spring and fertility. Festivals was celebrated on the day of the vernal equinox. Most cultures have something like this Easter rabbit, a symbol of fertility Colored easter eggs are given as gifts for children Colored easter eggs brightly colored representing the sunlight of spring.