Orthodox Easter: A Celebration Rich in Tradition and Symbolism
Published on: 4/20/2025
Published on: 4/20/2025
Easter Monday is the second day of Eastertide in Western Christianity and the Octave of Easter. It is a statutory holiday for federal employees in Canada. In Poland and the diaspora, it is known as Śmigus-dyngus (or lany poniedziałek, meaning "Wet Monday"). This tradition involves playful water fights. In the United States, Easter Monday is not a federal holiday and observances are limited to traditions like the White House Easter egg roll. Some states, however, may have school closures on Easter Monday due to overlapping with Patriots' Day, a public holiday in Maine and Massachusetts.
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Emirates Airline passenger Jake Bass faced backlash for a post about his $50,000 first-class trip to Dubai. Bass later admitted to using ChatGPT to write the post intentionally to "trigger emotion, create division, and spark mass engagement." He further sparked criticism by sharing observations from the Emirates First Class lounge, looking down at economy passengers. This controversy raises questions about the ethics of displaying wealth on social media.
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Easter Monday is a public holiday in Australia, Canada and some European countries. In Australia, it falls on April 6th, 2023. Other countries that observe Easter Monday include Poland, where it's known as Śmigus-dyngus (or lany poniedziałek, Polish for Wet Monday), and the Czech Republic. The United States does not recognize Easter Monday as a federal holiday.
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Chapelstreet Church is a place for exploring your faith, experiencing grace, growing in faith, and making an impact. Chapel Street Pharmacy is independently owned and operated by pharmacists with decades of experience in healthcare management and pharmacy business. They offer customized services and programs for individual patients and Home HealthCare Nurses, believing that timely prescription administration is key to recovery and health management.
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The Central Coast Mariners face Macarthur this Easter Sunday at home. Mark Jackson expects a strong response from his team after the derby loss. The Mariners need fan support to finish the A-League season strongly with back-to-back home games. There will be a Family Fun Zone with inflatables, face painting, player signings, food trucks, merchandise sales, and an Easter Egg giveaway with mascot Marvin. Kids get free entry with the purchase of one Adult General Admission Ticket (starting at $20).
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The Newcastle Knights will face off against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at McDonald Jones Stadium on Easter Sunday.
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Sydney and Port Adelaide face off in the Grand Final at the SCG on Friday, September 20th at 7.40pm AEST. Tickets include public transport access. There are no late changes or substitutes for either team. Port Adelaide's recent emotional win raises the question: can they maintain momentum against a strong Sydney side? Sydney seeks to continue their dominant form after a decisive victory in Round 21, defeating Port Adelaide by 112 points at Adelaide Oval.
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Orthodox Easter typically occurs several days or even a month later than Western Easter. The celebration begins at midnight with Paschal Matins, Paschal Hours, and Paschal Divine Liturgy. Easter holds commercial significance with widespread sales of greeting cards and treats like chocolate Easter eggs. In Italy, Easter Week includes Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, culminating in Easter Day and Easter Monday. The House of Fabergé crafted exquisite jeweled Easter eggs for the Russian Imperial family from 1885 to 1916. The origin of the word "Easter" is uncertain. It parallels the German word "Ostern". It's believed that Easter commemorates Jesus' Resurrection, symbolizing victory over death and hope for salvation. The earliest recorded Easter celebration dates back to the 2nd century, though the commemoration of Jesus' resurrection likely predates this. In 2025, Eastern Orthodox Easter will be observed on Sunday, April 20th (based on the Julian calendar converted to the Gregorian calendar). Generally, if the full moon coincides with the spring equinox, Easter is celebrated on the following Sunday. The etymology of "Easter" remains unknown.
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Easter celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus and the defeat of death, offering hope of salvation. While the origin of the word "Easter" is uncertain, the earliest recorded celebration dates back to the 2nd century. Orthodox Easter often falls later than Western Easter due to differing calendars. The Paschal celebration begins at midnight with services like Matins, Hours, and Divine Liturgy. Commercially, Easter sees high sales of greeting cards and confectionery, particularly chocolate Easter eggs. In Italy, Holy Week precedes Easter Day with Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. The House of Fabergé crafted ornate jeweled Easter eggs for the Russian Imperial family from 1885 to 1916. Easter Sunday's date is typically the Sunday following the full moon occurring on or near the spring equinox.
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He is risen. The Easter proclamation, based on Christian belief, celebrates Jesus Christ's resurrection from the dead three days after his crucifixion. This event holds profound significance for Christians worldwide as it signifies victory over death and offers hope of eternal life. Numerous biblical accounts and traditions recount the resurrection narrative, including appearances to disciples and Mary Magdalene. Easter is observed with religious services, celebrations, and symbolic representations like the Easter bunny and eggs.
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WrestleMania 41 will be streamed live on Peacock in the United States and Netflix globally. The card features several high-profile matches: * **Triple Threat Match:** Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Seth Rollins will clash for an epic showdown. Their rivalry has been fueled by past encounters and a tense meeting in Italy. * **World Heavyweight Championship Match:** Gunther defends his title against Jey Uso. * **WWE Women's Championship Match:** Tiffany Stratton faces Charlotte Flair. * **United States Championship Match:** LA Knight puts his title on the line against Jacob Fatu. * **World Tag Team Title Match:** The War Raiders defend their titles against a yet-to-be-revealed opponent. Expert analysis, pre-show coverage, and post-show discussions with Paul "Triple H" Levesque and Superstars will be available on WWE platforms including Peacock, YouTube, and TikTok.
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