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Easter will be celebrated on Sunday, April 20th in 2025 for most Christians. Lent began on March 5th ... it's also a reminder for Christians to welcome Jesus into their hearts and to be willing ...

The first day of spring has sprung and April has arrived with all the Easter holidays to look forward to, such as the end of the Lent and fish Fridays, Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Easter and Passover.

April is here and spring has arrived with all the Easter holidays to look forward to, such as the end of the Lent, Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Easter, Passover and Holy Week. Unlike many other ...

is preceded by weeks of prayer and fasting known as Lent. The 40-day fasting period began at the start of March. Easter is a "moveable feast" that follows the lunar cycle of the Jewish calendar ...

In preparation for Easter, many Christians and Catholics have been observing Lent, which began on Ash Wednesday, March 5, and will continue for 40 days of prayer, fasting and almsgiving until April 17 ...

Easter is later this month ... occurs on a Sunday in spring every year and follows a 40-day period known as Lent. The date it is celebrated changes every year because it is one of several ...

Easter is an important day in the Christian faith. Each year, believers celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ on a Sunday after the 40-day period known as Lent. Church services ...

Ash Wednesday, which signals the 40-day period leading up to Easter called Lent, falls on March 5 this year. During Lent, some Christians give up a pleasure, such as sugary treats, wine or television.

"All Christian traditions can appreciate Easter for what it is, and I think the preparation season is a really good ...