Easter

Good Friday commemorates The Passion – the biblical story of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ at Calvary – before his resurrection.

Why is the bank holiday called ‘Good Friday’? What is the Christian meaning behind Good Friday? But what is the story behind the observance, and why is it called “Good Friday”? Here’s everything you need to know.

Kids 12-years-old and younger are invited to participate in the egg hunt. The event will start at 4 p.m. with The Negro Professional Business Women's Club ...

And finally, the egg hunt will start at 6 p.m. with the youngest group. The event will start at 4 p.m. with The Negro Professional Business Women’s Club giving away hot dogs. The Bachelor Live on Stage official tour, 7:30 p.m. April 22, Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center. Jerry Hart and Flatland, 7 p.m. April 22, The Destination Midland. The Midland Community Band’s Spring Concert, 7 p.m., Wagner and Brown Auditorium in the Allison Fine Arts Building on the Midland College Campus. Aladdin and the Magic Carpet, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center. Where the Wild Things Run 5k Beer Run, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. April 23, Sibley Nature Center. Golf FORE the Green, 7:30 a.m. April 22, Nueva Vista Golf Course. Foreigner, 8 p.m. April 20, Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center. Taste of the Permian Basin, 6:30 p.m. April 21, Horseshoe Pavilion. Five-dollar pictures with the Easter Bunny are slated to be from 5 to 7 p.m. The proceeds will benefit the proceeds benefit the Midland Municipal Employee Scholarship Fund, according to the city spokesperson. The seventh-annual Easter Egg Eggstravaganza will take place on Thursday at the MLK Jr. Community Center.

News follows announcement last week that monarch, 95, would not attend Thursday's Maundy church service.

Thursday is the fifth time the Queen has not attended the Maundy service during her 70-year reign. In 1964 the birth of the Earl of Wessex in March meant the Queen’s role was fulfilled by her aunt, Princess Mary, and in 1970, the Queen Mother distributed the Maundy money on behalf of the Queen who was on tour in New Zealand. The Queen is understood to be in good health but has some mobility problems.

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Good Friday is a day of mourning, and people keep fasts and pray to the Lord. It is a day to remind oneself of Jesus Christ’s sacrifices. The term ‘Good’ is a contradiction to the events of this day, however, people believe that the term is associated with the words ‘pious or holy’ and Good Friday is followed by Easter Sunday, the day on which Jesus was resurrected from death. Catholics do not eat meat on Good Friday but can eat fish instead and it is also customary to eat warm hot cross buns. Good Friday aka Holy Friday also marks the end of Lent which is a 40-day fasting period for Christians. Good Friday falls on the sixth day of Holy weeks which lead to Easter. It is said that the aforementioned crucifixion took place around AD 30 or AD 33. Others say that it is a modification of ‘God Friday’ and that the term actually came from the words God's Friday.

The Queen is expected to miss another traditional event of the Easter period, the Sunday service attended by the royal family this weekend.

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On Thursday, Prince Charles and Camilla filled in for the monarch at the Royal Maundy Service, which takes place annually ahead of Easter.

Queen Elizabeth was last seen in public at the special thanksgiving service for her late husband Prince Philip on March 29, but she has carried on with virtual audiences with diplomats and virtually attended the official opening of the Royal London Hospital's Queen Elizabeth Unit, talking with health workers and former patients. The Queen has a busy spring ahead. There will be other members of the royal family celebrating at the service on Sunday morning, and they are likely to drop in to see the monarch, who is staying in her apartments at the castle.

Marking Jesus Christ's ressurection on Easter Sunday, the holidays are celebrated with Easter eggs, church visits and delicious food.

According to legends, Easter rabbits are believed to lay the eggs and decorate them secretly. With elements of spring and summer being added to the concept, Easter celebration also signifies fruitfulness, rebirth and new beginnings. Earlier in the West, Christ’s resurrection was celebrated on the first day of the week— Sunday. Since then, Easter has been celebrated on the first Sunday after the 14th day of the Nisan month. The Saturday after the Good Friday is also considered as ‘Holy Saturday’ by many and people attend church services called the Easter Vigil. It is believed that after three days angels rolled the stone and Jesus Christ resurrected from the grave and visited his disciples. Easter Sunday marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ after being crucified.

The FAMiLY Leader executive vice president: This need for shalom, for rest from sin and a restoration of wholeness … this is what Easter is all about.

And to those who have known the Prince of Peace, share this message of hope with others, as we anxiously wait for His return. Christians are to be instruments of peace by sacrificially laying down their lives for the needs of others, whether that be a neighbor who is going through a hard season or a fellow human going through the horrors of war. This is what Easter was for. And where there is peace, there is rest. This Easter, if you have not yet put your hope in Christ, turn to the One who brings shalom. And in that completeness, there was harmony and peace. Sin is a powerful, peace-breaking, restless, force that disrupts us all, and in its wake, we desperately yearn for shalom. That is why God then rested on the seventh day — there was a good, whole, completeness in what He had done. Shalom is a beautiful Hebrew word that does not translate well to English. The English Bible hardly gives it justice, often translated merely as “peace.” But shalom is so much more. This is what Easter was for. Creation was in shalom. As Christians around the world look to celebrate Easter, this year’s holiday brings great challenges for many.

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African American organizations in Washtenaw County are hosting a Community Easter Egg Hunt from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 16. Festivities include games ...

Guests can also make a reservation for $19.99 and decide which photo package they would like during the experience. The hunt is available for children ages 1 to 10 and costs $10 per child. Find more information on the church’s Facebook page. Dancer’s Edge, 3115 Broad St. in Dexter, is hosting an egg hunt from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 16. The recreation center is also hosting its Springfest, featuring an egg hunt in the woods behind the center. The Saline First United Methodist Church, 1200 N. Ann Arbor St. in Saline, is hosting its egg hunt starting at 10:10 a.m. on Sunday, April 17. St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church, 1344 Borgstrom Ave. in Ypsilanti, will be hosting a free Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 16, on the church lawn. Find more information on the church’s Facebook page. Find more information on the church’s Facebook page. Registration opens at 11 a.m., followed by the egg hunt at noon. The “egging” is only available for Washtenaw County residents. Egg hunters should bring their own baskets.

The monarch also pulled out of the Royal Maundy Day service ahead of Easter.

There have been just four other occasions where a member of the royal family has stood in for the Queen at the Royal Maundy service. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. It’s not a nice result.”

Easter is still seen as true to its roots across the West, although Britons and French people in particular are cynical. Easter marks the remembrance of Jesus Christ's resurrection, after sacrificing himself for the sins of mankind.

Danes are second most likely to feel Easter as an occasion that is still celebrated for good cause (73%) rather than because of commercial pressure. A new YouGov survey in 12 countries shows that people in each country still tend to think that Easter is celebrated for the right reasons, for now at least. But are people marking the occasion in its own right, or because they are being bombarded by companies telling them to celebrate the season through the medium of buying things?

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You can also choose from 10 dining options, a variety of cuisine and various buffets to make the most of your stay. You can also observe the constellations with astronomer and science communicator Lars Lindberg Christian. Soneva Soul will welcome wellness experts to take you on a personalised healing journey. There’s nothing like indulging in an extensive and scrumptious brunch to celebrate Easter Sunday. And Comida, DoubleTree by Hilton Goa-Panaji’s all-day dining outlet, is cooking up a storm for you! Celebrate Easter at Kappa Chakka Kandhari, with a meal that’s reminiscent of God’s Own Country. The Easter Sunday Brunch comprises a specially curated, set menu that includes a selection of appetisers, non-vegetarian mains with accompanying staples, a chilled soft beverage and dessert, all served right at your table. Thirst quenchers and a chocolate fountain with dipping treats such as strawberries, marshmallows, crackers and more will round off the experience! The Easter Sunday Brunch has live music and an array of mouthwatering dishes.

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The church will also hold Sunday services on April 17 starting at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 509-765-0872. The City of George will host its annual Easter egg hunt at the George Community Hall, 403 W. Montmorency Boulevard, on Saturday, April 16, beginning at 9 a.m. for those 12 and younger. The Sand Scorpions will hold their annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 16, at noon in the east end of Sand Dunes Beach for children ages 13 and younger. For more information, call the George Community Hall at 509-785-3401. Moses Lake United Methodist Church at 746 S. Ironwood Drive will host a Good Friday service and meditation on the cross on April 15 at 10 a.m. and again at 2 p.m. On Sunday, April 17, the church is planning to host a sunrise service at 6 a.m. followed by a brunch and fellowship beginning at 7 a.m. and a regular worship service at 10 a.m. For more information, call 509-765-5332. St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church at 323 D Street SW will hold a bilingual Stations of the Cross service on Good Friday, April 15, at 3 p.m. followed by an Adoration of the Cross in English at 5 p.m. and in Spanish at 7 p.m. An Easter Vigil is for Saturday, April 16, beginning at 8 p.m., followed by Sunday services on April 17 at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. in English and noon in Spanish. For more information, call 509-754-3640. For more information, contact the Sand Scorpions at 509-431-4463. For more information, call 509-754-4426. Make sure to bring a flashlight and school ID. For more information, call 509-764-3805. Please note that events are subject to change at the discretion of the event organizers. This year's event takes place at noon on Saturday. COLUMBIA BASIN — With Easter weekend now upon us, there is a lot to do in the Columbia Basin, between the churches holding special worship services and the community Easter egg hunts.

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"The idea of death and resurrection is something that's much more complicated." Are Easter celebrations different in the United States vs. That's when people started the custom of decorating eggs," Nadieszda said. "After seven weeks of not eating meat or dairy, you feel like Superman." There is no definitive origin of the symbolism, but one of the earliest origins comes from pagan tradition when it symbolized fertility. "Easter basically means the triumph over death." For some, the Easter Vigil begins after sunset on Saturday night or early Sunday morning into the sunrise of Easter. With more readings, songs and rituals, mass can be anywhere from two to three hours. Since the equinox usually occurs on March 20-21, Easter can fall on any Sunday from March 22 to April 25. So people would prepare their eggs for when they could finally eat them. Eggs have a similar message. But when and how the holiday would be observed varied across different regions. "Fertility means new life.

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“A light that says, amidst our darkest anxieties, there is refuge and comfort: Jesus the light of faith. “The silence of the tomb echoes the impact of God’s engagement with us. Catholic archbishop of Sydney Anthony Fisher said people had been through dark times in Australia and around the world. “Good Friday reminds us that Jesus stepped into the muck of our world and experienced the worst of it so that he could secure that future for us.” But amid that ongoing uncertainty, the Easter message brings a message of hope. “We cry out to God for justice and peace and ask, has God forsaken us?

The tradition of Easter eggs originated in a Pagan springtime celebration.

Decide whether you want to keep your eggs once they’ve been dyed, or if you’re okay with discarding them. Rolling Easter eggs is a favoured activity, and for some Christians the Easter egg roll is a symbolic re-enactment of rolling the stone away from Christ’s tomb. - Blow into one end of the egg to get the inside out through the other end of the egg Traditionally, people would dye their eggs the colour red, to represent the blood of Christ, with the hard shell of the egg symbolising the sealed tomb and the cracking of the shell representing his resurrection from the dead. However over time, Christians caught on to the symbolism and took the eggs and their shells to represent Jesus emerging from his tomb on Easter Sunday. The tradition of Easter eggs originated in a Pagan springtime celebration.

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• Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 252 Dock St.; Maundy Thursday, 6:30 p.m.; Good Friday, 6:30 p.m.; Easter 8 and 10:30 a.m. • St. John’s UCC, 121 E. Main St.; Maundy Thursday, 6:30 p.m.; Easter, 9 a.m. • Bethesda Evangelical Congregational Church, 155 Reedsville Road; Maundy Thursday, 7 p.m.; Good Friday, 7 p.m.; Easter, 8 and 10:30 a.m. • Sweet Arrow Lake Park: Sunrise service, Easter, 6:30 a.m., amphitheater in front of the clubhouse. • Covenant United Methodist, 215 E. Main St.; Maundy Thursday, 7 p.m.; Easter, 10:30 a.m. Service led by the pastor of the Pine Grove Wesleyan Church. Live music. • Grace Evangelical Congregational Church, 15 Earl Stoyer Road; Maundy Thursday, 7 p.m.; Easter, 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Open to the public. • Saint Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 312 S. Tulpehocken St. Maundy Thursday, 2 and 7 p.m.; Good Friday, 2 and 7 p.m.; Easter, 9 a.m. A breakfast will be served at no charge following the service. • St. Mark’s, 30 Pottsville St.; Palm Sunday, 10:30 a.m.; Maundy Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Good Friday, 7 p.m.; Easter, 10:30 a.m. • St. Paul’s Lutheran, 1185 Summer Hill Road, Auburn; Maundy Thursday, 7 p.m.; Good Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday Vigil, 6 p.m.; Easter Sunday 6 and 10:30 a.m.

A message from Archbishop Ian Ernest, the Archbishop of Canterbury's Personal Representative to the Holy See and Director of the Anglican Centre in Rome.

May the celebration of Easter this year be one that calls for the unity of one and all. After the Crucifixion, the Easter Celebration becomes relevant as it confirms the way of life of Jesus which offers us as the hope for a new life here and now. But Christ on his way to the Cross guides us to a life of fulfilment and freedom.

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Recent archaeological research appears to confirm the worship of Eostre in parts of England and Germany, with the hare as her main symbol. The idea that the witches of winter should be banished at Easter is a common European folk motif appearing in several festivities and rituals. One tradition, known as the “ Hare Pie Scramble,” was held at Hallaton, a village in Leicestershire, England. It involved eating a pie made with hare meat and people “scrambling” for a slice. Caesar would likely have known that in the classical Greek tradition, hares were sacred to Aphrodite, the goddess of love. The Easter bunny is a much-celebrated character in American Easter celebrations. The symbolism of the hare has had many tantalizing ritual and religious roles down through the years.

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