In Christianity, Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Here's what to know about the history of the holy day and how people celebrate.

In Eastern Orthodox Christianity, the date of Easter also varies. The branch follows the Julian calendar, meaning orthodox Easter falls between April 4 and May 8, the History Channel reports.

This year, Easter is set for the same day for both Western and Eastern Christians, which last happened in 2017. History of Easter Easter is the day that the faithful commemorate the resurrection ...

This year, Easter is set for the same day for both Western and Eastern Christians, which last happened in 2017. History of Easter Easter is the day that the faithful commemorate the resurrection ...

History of Easter Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is the last day of Holy Week, consisting of several days — each with its own significance.

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In Eastern Orthodox Christianity, the date of Easter also varies. The branch follows the Julian calendar, meaning orthodox Easter falls between April 4 and May 8, the History Channel reports.