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Easter Traditions in England

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Easter is one of the great ______ festivals of the year.

Christian

Many theologians think that Easter is named after the Anglo-Saxon goddess of the ______ and spring – Eostre.

dawn

Not only is Easter the end of winter it is also the end of ______, traditionally a time of fasting in the Christian calendar.

Lent

About a month before the Easter period, shops start selling Easter ______ sets.

egg Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the first Sunday after the first full moon after the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere?

It is when Easter is celebrated Signup and view all the answers

When do shops start selling Easter egg sets?

About a month before the Easter period Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Lent in the Christian calendar?

It is a time of fasting and abstinence Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their descriptions:

Easter = One of the great Christian festivals of the year Eostre = Anglo-Saxon goddess of the dawn and spring Lent = Traditionally a time of fasting in the Christian calendar Easter egg sets = Sold in shops about a month before Easter period Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their connection to the Anglo-Saxon origin of Easter:

Eostre = Believed to be named after Anglo-Saxon goddess of dawn and spring Easter festival timing = Occurs on any Sunday between March 22 and April 25 based on lunar cycle and spring start Lent tradition = Reflects fasting period in Christian calendar, ending at Easter Selling Easter egg sets in shops = Begins about a month before actual Easter date Signup and view all the answers