Easter is a religious Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus from the tomb on the third day after his crucifixion on Good Friday.
Easter is the fulfilled foretelling of the one who would be persecuted, die for our sins, and rise on the third day. Remembering the resurrection of Jesus is a way to renew daily hope that we have victory over sin.
Easter serves as the foundation for many holy celebrations starting with Ash Wednesday (the first day of Lent), Lent (the observance of fasting by giving up food, drink or a habit for 40 days) in honor of Jesus’s 40-day fast in the desert. Lent is also a time for prayer and reflection. Palm Sunday (the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem and was celebrated as the messiah, Maundy Thursday (the Last Supper), Good Friday (the day Jesus was crucified) and concluding with Easter Sunday.