Understanding Easter
Easter is a special holiday celebrated in the spring. People celebrate Easter to remember Jesus Christ rising from the dead. During Easter, many families decorate eggs and have Easter egg hunts to find hidden eggs. Some families also go to church to pray and celebrate together. It is a time for joy and hope for many people around the world.
Important Vocabulary to Know
Easter: A Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Egg: A symbol of new life often associated with Easter.
Bunny: A common symbol of Easter representing fertility and spring.
Chocolate: A sweet treat often given as gifts during Easter.
Lent: The period of fasting and penitence leading up to Easter.
Resurrection: The act of rising from the dead, especially in a religious context like Easter.
Cross: A symbol of Christianity often associated with the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Sunday: The day of the week when Easter is traditionally celebrated.
Church: A building where Christians gather for worship and religious ceremonies.
Celebration: An event or activity to mark a special occasion, like Easter.
Basket: A container usually filled with treats, eggs, or gifts during Easter.
Spring: The season of the year when Easter takes place, known for new beginnings and blooming flowers.
Festival: A time of celebration or holiday with specific customs and traditions, like Easter.
Decorate: To add ornaments or embellishments to something, like coloring eggs for Easter.
Parade: A public procession often held as part of Easter celebrations.
Questions for Discussion
- Do you celebrate Easter in your family?
- What traditions do you have for Easter?
- Have you ever participated in an Easter egg hunt?
- Do you enjoy decorating eggs for Easter?
- What is your favorite part of the Easter holiday?
- Have you ever attended an Easter church service?
- Do you have any special foods that you eat during Easter?
- How do you usually spend Easter Sunday?
- Have you ever dressed up in a special outfit for Easter?
- What does Easter mean to you personally?
