Why do we celebrate Easter?

Do you know what Easter is?

Where does the name come from?

Why do we celebrate Easter?

Let's find out together.

Let's discuss there interesting questions!

1 Do you celebrate Easter?

2 How do you typically celebrate Easter?

3 What does Easter mean to you?

4 Do you think Easter is an important holiday?

5 What is your favorite Easter tradition?

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Read the questions. Match them True or False.

1 Easter celebrates the triumph over death in Christianity.

2 Easter marks the resurrection of Jesus.

3 Easter is always celebrated on the same date every year.

4 Easter always falls on a Monday.

5 Easter is a day for everyone to celebrate life, regardless of their beliefs.

6 The word 'Easter' has no known origin.

7 The motifs tied to Easter are not related to life.

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Fill in: resurrection, celebrated, March 22nd and April 25th, spring season, Anglo-Saxon goddess of spring and fertility, , life and rebirth, religious and non-religious individuals, fertility

Easter is a celebration tied to Christianity, commemorating Jesus' _______________(1).

Unlike Christmas, Easter does not have a fixed date and falls on a Sunday between _______________(2).

The word "Easter" is believed to be derived from the _______________(3).

Symbols of Easter include bunnies representing _____________(4) and eggs symbolizing _____________(5).

Easter is a day to celebrate life and can be enjoyed by both _______________(6).

Many Easter traditions and motifs are used to honour life, reflecting the _______________(7).

Easter is a time to think about favourite Easter traditions and why the holiday is _______________(8).