Easter

Easter is one of the oldest and most important holidays of Christian churches, marking the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This holiday originates from the Jewish Passover, which commemorates the story of liberation from Egyptian captivity. According to Christian doctrine, the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ symbolize the forgiveness of sins and the beginning of eternal life. The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates Easter on the first Sunday after the full moon following the spring equinox, which can fall between March 21 and April 25. Easter is preceded by Holy Week, during which spiritual ceremonies take place, and on Saturday evening the Resurrection liturgy with the Holy Fire is served. At the end of the liturgy, believers greet each other with the phrase "Christ is risen from the dead" and receive the response "Blessed is the resurrection of Christ." In Armenian tradition, an egg game is organized on Easter day, where two people crack eggs against each other. The winner is the one whose egg does not break, and they eat the broken egg. Easter eggs are usually eaten with tarragon, salt, and lavash. This tradition is also connected to pagan spring festivals that were celebrated at the spring equinox. This holiday has not only religious but also social significance, as it unites the community and preserves national identity. Easter was celebrated by Armenians even before Christianity as a festival marking the transition from winter to spring and over time acquired Chri