Orthodox Easter occurs on a Sunday between April 4 and May 8 each year in Eastern Orthodox Christianity, which follows the Julian calendar.
Easter Sunday marks the beginning of the Pascha season) in Eastern Orthodox Christianity, which concludes 40 days later with the Feast of the Ascension.
Easter Sunday, according to various Protestant Christian faiths, marks the start of Eastertide, or the Easter Season. Pentecost Sunday, the 50th day following Easter, marks the end of Eastertide.
Can you buy alcohol on Easter Sunday in Ireland?
Previously, places could offer alcohol from 17:00 to 23:00 on Good Friday, until midnight on Holy Thursday and Holy Saturday, and until 22:00 on Easter Sunday.
They may now function normally over the Easter holiday.
The resurrection of Jesus, as recounted in the Bible’s New Testament, is essentially the basis upon which Christian religions are constructed.
Despite its importance as a Christian holy day, many of the customs and symbols that are central to Easter celebrations have roots in ancient celebrations, notably the pagan goddess Eostre, and in the Jewish holiday of Passover.
