Easter Sunday Countdown

Spring is in the air! Track the exact time remaining until Easter Sunday's celebrations and egg hunts.

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Why Does the Date of Easter Change?

Easter is known as a "moveable feast" because it does not happen on a set date like Christmas. Instead, its date is determined by a combination of the solar calendar and the lunar cycle.

  • The Rule: According to the Council of Nicaea (325 AD), Easter is celebrated on the **first Sunday following the first full moon** that occurs on or after the vernal equinox (the first day of Spring, March 21st).
  • The Range: Because the full moon can happen at different times, Easter can fall anywhere between **March 22nd and April 25th**.
  • Egg Traditions: The tradition of Easter eggs dates back to the early Christians of Mesopotamia, who stained eggs red in memory of the blood of Christ. Eggs have long been a symbol of new life and rebirth in many cultures during springtime.
  • The White House Hunt: The famous "White House Easter Egg Roll" is a tradition that began in 1878 when President Rutherford B. Hayes invited children onto the lawn to roll their eggs.