 aster celebrates the return to life of Jesus Christ after His Crucifixion. Christians observe Easter on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the first day of Spring. The festival of Easter can occur on any Sunday between March 22 and April 25. |
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 ilies are used to decorate churches and homes. The large, pure white blossoms of the Lilies reminds Christians of the pure new life that comes to them through the Resurrection of Jesus. The new plant life that appears in spring symbolizes new life. |
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 he lamb is a particularly important Easter symbol in central and eastern European countries. It represents Jesus and relates His death to that of the lamb sacrificed on the first Passover. Christians traditionally refer to Jesus as the Lamb of God. |
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 hristians celebrate the Resurrection with Sunday morning services. Many churches, in the United States, have outdoor Easter services at sunrise. At that time, the light of the rising sun recalls the light that comes back to the world with the newly risen Jesus Christ, Son of God. |
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| aster Egg exchanging and eating is a popular custom in many countries. The eggs are dyed in various colors and patterns. Probably the most famous Easter eggs are those designed in the Ukraine and Poland. They are decorated with red, black and white patterns. |
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