Easter is a Christian holiday that commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection. It falls on a Sunday and is celebrated with traditions such as decorating eggs, eating special foods like hot cross buns and roast lamb, and children hunting for Easter eggs. The name Easter originates from the Anglo-Saxon goddess Eastre and symbols of new life like eggs, flowers, and the Easter bunny are associated with the celebration.
4. Palm Sunday : Jesus comes to Jerusalem.
GoodFriday honours the day he was crucified.
Holy Saturday commemorates the day that Jesus Christ lay in the tomb.
Easter Sunday celebrates Jesus Christ ‘s Resurrection.
5. The name Easter developed from an
Old English word Ēostre, (the Anglo-
Saxon goddess of spring)
8. In Britain, it is traditional to eat hot cross buns on Good
Friday.
Easter Saturday is traditionally spent decorating Easter
eggs.
On Easter Sunday Christians attend Mass on a hill side so
everyone can see the sun rise.
9. Then, families gather together to enjoy special food:
Boiled eggs
Roast lamb
Custard tarts
Easter biscuits
Finally, Simnel cakeis baked for tea.
Later, children hunt for Easter eggs
10.
11. 1. Easter is a Christian festival. What does it
commemorate?
a) The birth of Jesus Christ
b) The resurrection of Jesus Christ
c) The death of Jesus Christ
25/03/2013 English Teacher, Miss Macarena Arévalo
12. 2. What day is Easter celebrated?
a) Friday
b) Saturday
c) Sunday
13. 3. Where does the name Easter
come from?
a) An Anglo-Saxon goddess called
‘Eastre’
b) A Saint
c) A famous king
14. 4. Why do we have eggs at
Easter?
a) We like eggs
b) They taste nice
c) They are a symbol of rebirth
15. 5. What animal usually hides
Easter eggs?
a) Chick
b) Bunny
c) Lamb
16. 6. What container is usually filled
with Easter eggs?
a) Glasses
b) Baskets
c) Bags
