Easter

Lucretia B.
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  1. equinox
    when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator
    The Pagan festivals always coincided with the vernal Equinox on the 21st of March every year.
  2. vernal
    suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
    The Pagan festivals always coincided with the vernal Equinox on the 21st of March every year.
  3. celebrate
    have a festivity
    Easter is celebrated the world over to mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ – the Son of God.
  4. cognizant
    having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization
    Though the Greek were not fully cognizant of why and when spring comes, they believed Eostre must be pleased to ensure that she returns year after year.
  5. coincide
    happen simultaneously
    The Pagan festivals always coincided with the vernal Equinox on the 21st of March every year.
  6. onset
    the beginning or early stages
    Thus, ancient Greeks held pagan festivals to welcome Eostre and herald the onset of spring.
  7. denote
    have as a meaning
    Thus, Easter is a festival that denotes life, rejuvenation, renewal, rebirth and restoration of all beings on Earth.
  8. dominate
    be in control
    Many traditional symbols of Easter continue to dominate the scene while new traditions are being part of the festival too.
  9. spring
    move forward by leaps and bounds
    Eostre was the ancient Greek goddess of spring.
  10. lavish
    given or giving freely, generously, or without restriction
    The festivals were lavish feasts that celebrated the booming of new flowers, the chirping of birds, butterflies, and sunshine and in general the feeling of rejuvenation that is inherent of spring.
  11. inherent
    existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
    The festivals were lavish feasts that celebrated the booming of new flowers, the chirping of birds, butterflies, and sunshine and in general the feeling of rejuvenation that is inherent of spring.
  12. bondage
    the state of being under the control of another person
    Passover is celebrated to mark the freedom of the Israelis from bondage and slavery after 300 years.
  13. derive
    come from
    The name Easter was originally derived from the word Eostre.
  14. restoration
    returning something or someone to a satisfactory state
    Thus, Easter is a festival that denotes life, rejuvenation, renewal, rebirth and restoration of all beings on Earth.
  15. item
    a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group
    However, Easter has been commercialized to a large extent by companies manufacturing Easter related goods and items and the greeting card industry.
  16. ensure
    make certain of
    Though the Greek were not fully cognizant of why and when spring comes, they believed Eostre must be pleased to ensure that she returns year after year.
  17. accord
    concurrence of opinion
    According to St.Bede, an English historian of the eighteenth century, Easter owes its origin to the old Teutonic mythology.
  18. symbol
    something visible that represents something invisible
    Many traditional symbols of Easter continue to dominate the scene while new traditions are being part of the festival too.
  19. globe
    an object with a spherical shape
    Today grand scale events mark the celebration of Easter in the United States and across the globe.
  20. traditional
    consisting of or derived from a practice of long standing
    Many traditional symbols of Easter continue to dominate the scene while new traditions are being part of the festival too.
  21. derived
    formed or developed from something else; not original
    The name Easter was originally derived from the word Eostre.
  22. occur
    come to pass
    Thus, today Easter is celebrated on different dates every year and can occur as early as March 22nd or as late as April 25th.
  23. tradition
    a specific practice of long standing
    Many traditional symbols of Easter continue to dominate the scene while new traditions are being part of the festival too.
  24. scale
    an ordered reference standard
    Today grand scale events mark the celebration of Easter in the United States and across the globe.
  25. ancient
    belonging to times long past
    Eostre was the ancient Greek goddess of spring.
  26. raise
    move upwards
    The early Christians, many of whom were raised as Jews considered the resurrection and Easter as a new part of pascha.
  27. event
    something that happens at a given place and time
    Today grand scale events mark the celebration of Easter in the United States and across the globe.
  28. consider
    think about carefully; weigh
    The early Christians, many of whom were raised as Jews considered the resurrection and Easter as a new part of pascha.
  29. council
    a body serving in an administrative capacity
    Instead, as per the Church Council of Nicaea henceforth it was to be held on the very first Sunday following the full moon on or after the vernal equinox.
  30. modern
    ahead of the times
    History Of Easter Easter is one of the most celebrated festivals of the modern Christian church.
  31. century
    a period of 100 years
    According to St.Bede, an English historian of the eighteenth century, Easter owes its origin to the old Teutonic mythology.
Created on Thu May 09 13:10:27 EDT 2013

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