Easter Explained: Origins, Significance, and Traditions

Every year, many people ask: What is Easter and how did it begin? Easter marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ. According to the Bible, he was crucified, buried, and rose on the third day. This event symbolizes victory over death and offers hope and new life to believers. In the early church, Christians gathered weekly—especially on Sundays—to honor the resurrection. As the faith spread, a dedicated annual celebration emerged. Over centuries, this observance evolved into the modern Easter festival. Easter’s date shifts each year. It falls on the first Sunday after the full moon that follows the spring equinox. That is why Easter can occur between late March and April. Today, Easter is celebrated worldwide. In Nigeria, churches host special services, gospel concerts, and family gatherings. Cultural customs, like Easter eggs and bunnies, have joined the celebrations, though they are not part of the original biblical narrative. At its heart, Easter remains a message of hope and renewal, reminding us that transformation is always possible.

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