Easter, which celebrates Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead, is Christianity’s most important holiday. It has been called a moveable feast because it doesn’t fall on a set date every year, as most holidays do. Instead, Christian churches in the West celebrate Easter on the first Sunday following the full moon after the vernal equinox on March 21. Therefore, Easter is observed anywhere between March 22 and April 25 every year. Orthodox Christians use the Julian calendar to calculate when Easter will occur and typically celebrate the holiday a week or two after the Western churches, which follow the Gregorian calendar.
Watch the movie and complete the sentences with the missing information.
1. For many people of the Christian faith, Easter is _________________ holiday of the year.
2. It's the culmination of the religious season of _________________.
3. Easter is also a _________________ holiday.
4. Early Christians adapted Easter from a _________________ festival.
5. The goddess consorted with a _________________.
6. Rabbits are an ancient symbol of _________________ and new life.
7. It was probably brought to America by _________________
8. In different parts of Germany kids wait for the Easter _________________, _________________, rooster or stork.
9. Eggs also symbolize _________________ and _________________.
10. For centuries the Christian Church banned _________________ along with other _________________ during lent.
11. _________________ eggs is one of the oldest Easter costumes.
12. For most Americans, however, Easter is about the _________________ stuff, _________________.
13. US candy makers produce _________________ chocolate bunnies and _________________ jelly beans for Easter each year.
14. Today, more candy is _________________ for Easter than any other holiday, except for _________________.
15. Easter ranks among the most _________________ celebrated holidays.
16. This spring, sweeten up your celebration with a little _________________.
2. It's the culmination of the religious season of _________________.
3. Easter is also a _________________ holiday.
4. Early Christians adapted Easter from a _________________ festival.
5. The goddess consorted with a _________________.
6. Rabbits are an ancient symbol of _________________ and new life.
7. It was probably brought to America by _________________
8. In different parts of Germany kids wait for the Easter _________________, _________________, rooster or stork.
9. Eggs also symbolize _________________ and _________________.
10. For centuries the Christian Church banned _________________ along with other _________________ during lent.
11. _________________ eggs is one of the oldest Easter costumes.
12. For most Americans, however, Easter is about the _________________ stuff, _________________.
13. US candy makers produce _________________ chocolate bunnies and _________________ jelly beans for Easter each year.
14. Today, more candy is _________________ for Easter than any other holiday, except for _________________.
15. Easter ranks among the most _________________ celebrated holidays.
16. This spring, sweeten up your celebration with a little _________________.
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