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News Topical, Digital Desk : Good Friday and Easter Sunday have special spiritual significance in Christianity. The Sunday following Good Friday is called Easter Sunday. In 2026, Good Friday will be celebrated on April 3. Thus, Easter Sunday will be celebrated on April 5. Let's explore why this day holds such great significance in Christianity.
Why is Easter Sunday celebrated?
Ancient Christian texts describe Jesus preaching peace, love, and brotherhood. His growing popularity threatened the Jewish fundamentalists and rulers of the time, who felt their power was being threatened. Consequently, they falsely accused Jesus of treason and subjected him to inhumane torture.
He was eventually crowned with thorns and crucified at a place called Calvary. The day he died was a Friday, known as Good Friday. He was resurrected on the following Sunday, which is celebrated as Easter Sunday.
What does Easter Sunday symbolize?
Good Friday is also known as Holy Friday, Black Friday, or Great Friday. This day is not a day of joy, but of mourning and introspection. It was on this day that Jesus Christ sacrificed himself on the cross for the sake of humanity.
Easter Sunday, the third day after Good Friday, is celebrated because it was on this day that Jesus conquered death. Thus, this day is celebrated as a victory for humanity, forgiveness, and faith. While Good Friday symbolizes Jesus's great sacrifice, Easter celebrates the joy of his resurrection. Easter also signifies the victory of light over darkness.
This is how this festival is celebrated
Homes are decorated on Easter. Eggs also hold special significance on this day. Eggs are seen as a symbol of new life. People decorate eggs with beautiful colors and give colorful Easter eggs as gifts. On Easter, people go to church to light candles and read the Bible. They also have lunch or dinner with their families.
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