: a feast that commemorates Christ's resurrection and is observed with variations of date due to different calendars on the first Sunday after the paschal full moon
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This furniture piece is meant to resemble the iconic Moai statues of Easter Island, adding a unique flair to your living space.
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Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2024
His support for Easter, who has served as a public defender in Central Florida and elsewhere in the U.S., is featured on her campaign website.
—Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 14 July 2024
Some even featured Easter eggs like a very shiny red car and a unique pink building.
—Breanne L. Heldman, Peoplemag, 11 July 2024
According to Moms Demand Action, there were nearly 300 shootings nationally during Memorial Day weekend and at least 248 shootings over the Easter weekend.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 9 July 2024
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Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2024
His support for Easter, who has served as a public defender in Central Florida and elsewhere in the U.S., is featured on her campaign website.
—Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 14 July 2024
Some even featured Easter eggs like a very shiny red car and a unique pink building.
—Breanne L. Heldman, Peoplemag, 11 July 2024
According to Moms Demand Action, there were nearly 300 shootings nationally during Memorial Day weekend and at least 248 shootings over the Easter weekend.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 9 July 2024
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“Easter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Easter. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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Easter
noun
Eas·ter
ˈē-stər 
: a Christian holiday celebrating Christ's resurrection that is observed on the first Sunday following the first full moon on or after March 21
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