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Similarities and difference between Easter and Holi

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Similarities and difference between Easter and Holi

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  1. Easter is the time of springtime festivals, a time to welcome back the Tulips, the Crocuses and the Daffodils. Its a time of new suits, new dresses and patent leather shoes. A time for Christians to celebrate the life and resurrection of Christ. And a time of chocolate bunnies, marshmallow chicks, and colored eggs!Easter, Pascha, or Resurrection Day, is an important religious feast in the Christian liturgical year. It celebrates the resurrection of Jesus, which Christians believe occurred on the third day after his crucifixion some time in the period AD 27 to 33

  2. Easter also refers to the season of the church year called Eastertide or the Easter Season. Traditionally the Easter Season lasted for the forty days from Easter Day until Ascension Day but now officially lasts for the fifty days until Pentecost. The first week of the Easter Season is known as Easter Week or the Octave of Easter. Since its conception as a holy celebration in the second century, Easter has had its non-religious side. In fact, Easter was originally a pagan festival.The early name, Easter, was eventually changed to its modern spelling, Easter.

  3. Similarities and difference between Easter and Holi Easter • Easter is a festival of new life and hope. • Easter is celebrated by Christians. • Lots of colours are used to decorate Easter eggs. • Mass prayers are organised in church • Special community breakfast is organized on Easter. • There is a mythological story of Jesus Christ behind the celebration of Easter. Holi • Holi is the festival of new life and hope. • Holi is celebrated by Hindus. • Lots of colours are used to play Holi. • Bhajan Sandhya (Mass Prayer) is organized on the eve of Holi. • Special community lunch is organized on Holi. • There is a mythological story of Hiranakashyap and Pralhad behind the celebration of Holi.

  4. Presented By:- Yashi Sindhi

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