Happy Easter!

Wishing you and yours a wonderful Easter filled with joy, light and the power of God.

So what exactly is Easter?

Easter is the most important festival in the Christian calendar. It celebrates Jesus rising from the dead, three days after he was executed. The date of Easter Sunday varies from year to year. It is celebrated on the first Sunday after the full moon, on or after 21 March. In 2022 Easter Sunday is on 17 April. The week leading up to Easter is called Holy Week.

To find out more about Easter, visit the BBC!

From the Easter Bilby to buns with cheese: celebrate Easter with a look at traditions from around the world. Check out more on Google Arts & Culture to learn more about Easter traditions, where they derive from and how they are celebrated.