Easter 2025: What is the importance of this holy day in Christianity? Know the history & significance of Easter Sunday 2025

Easter 2025: Easter Sunday 2025 will be celebrated on April 20. It is one of the most holy days in Christianity. This day marks the rebirth of Jesus Christ. As per the New Testament, he was put to death under the Roman ruler Pontius Pilate. He came back to life on the third day after Good Friday. This rebirth is a key part of the Christian faith. It shows victory over sin and death.

Easter comes at the end of the 40-day Lent period. It follows Holy Week, which includes Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday (the Last Supper), Good Friday (the day Jesus died), and Holy Saturday. People across the world take part in church services, family get-togethers, and fun activities like Easter egg hunts and special meals.

Easter Sunday 2025: Historical and religious significance

Easter is the most important festival for Christians. It marks the rising of Jesus Christ from the dead. This is believed to have happened three days after he was killed by the Romans at a place called Calvary. This event is the heart of the Christian faith. It shows victory over death and the promise of life forever.

Easter 2025: Religious significance

As per the New Testament, Jesus was caught, put on trial, and given a death sentence by Pontius Pilate. This was because he said he was the Son of God. His death on the cross is remembered with great sorrow on Good Friday, which is two days before Easter Sunday. On Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate his return to life. It proves that Jesus is the Messiah and the Son of God. It shows that he beat sin and death, and gave hope of saving all people.

King Charles III¡¯s 2025 Easter message

King Charles III shared a touching Easter message. He spoke about how humans can show both great cruelty and great kindness. He praised brave aid workers who help others in war zones. The King talked about the power of faith, hope, and love; saying that love is the greatest of all. He also said that caring for others is a value shared by Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.

His message reminded everyone that Easter is about love and compassion. He ended by wishing everyone a peaceful and blessed Easter, even during tough times in the world.

¡°There are three virtues that the world still needs ¡ª faith, hope and love. And the greatest of these is love,¡± UK King Charles wrote in his Easter statement, echoing the core message of love in all religions. pic.twitter.com/sBj3puVWkG

¡ª Scarlett Lewis (@ScarlettMLewis) April 19, 2025

What is the connection between Easter and Lent?

Easter is the final day of Lent. Lent is a 40-day time of fasting, prayer, and saying sorry for sins. It starts on Ash Wednesday and ends with Holy Week. Holy Week has important days like Maundy Thursday, which remembers the Last Supper. Good Friday marks the day Jesus was put on the cross. Easter Sunday is the day Jesus came back to life.

How is Easter celebrated all over the world?

Easter traditions are different in every country and culture.

• Italy: In Florence, there's a big fireworks show called Scoppio del Carro.
• France: A big size omelette is made in Bessieres using thousands of eggs.
• Poland: People decorate eggs called pisanki and celebrate Wet Monday by splashing water on each other.
• Greece: The Holy Fire from Jerusalem is passed to people during a midnight church service.
• Philippines: Men and women walk in separate processions that meet at the church to show Jesus comforting Mary.
• Bermuda: People fly colourful kites and eat codfish cakes and hot cross buns.
• Australia: Instead of the Easter Bunny, they have the Easter Bilby to protect native animals.
• Guatemala: Streets are decorated with bright carpets made of flowers and colored sawdust.

Good Friday remembers the day Jesus was crucified and died. It is a serious day of mourning, fasting, and thinking about Jesus's pain and sacrifice. Good Friday and Easter Sunday are part of the Paschal Triduum. It¡¯s a three holy day that shows Jesus¡¯s suffering, death, and rising from the dead.

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