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When is Easter in 2022?

Easter in 2022 is on Sunday, April 17, 2022. ?

Easter is an important festival in the west. It happened on the first Sunday after the full moon at the vernal equinox. In 325, the Nicaean Conference stipulated that the first Sunday after the full moon at the vernal equinox was Easter.

1582, Western Europe changed to the Gregorian calendar, and some churches in the east still followed julian calendar, so Easter is usually a week or two or even five weeks later than Catholicism and Protestantism. During festivals, people exchange Easter eggs to symbolize life and prosperity. Because the vernal equinox is not fixed every year, the exact date of Easter is uncertain, but the holiday period is roughly between March 22 and April 25. ?

The origin of Easter?

Easter is a Christian festival to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus. Legend has it that Jesus was crucified and ascended to heaven on the third day after his death. Later, the church stipulated that the first Sunday after the full moon of the vernal equinox (between March and April 25th of 2 1 year) was the anniversary. Two days ago, one was Good Friday and the other was Good Friday.

The German government stipulates that Easter is a two-day holiday, and Friday of the crucifixion is a national holiday in Germany. In festivals, families get together to taste various traditional foods, and relatives and friends should congratulate each other when they meet.