Easter

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Easter is the greatest festival of the Christian church. Easter Sunday

commemorates the miracle of Christ’s rebirth or resurrection, three days after
his death. Christians all over the world celebrate Easter by attending church
services, praying, and spending time with family and close friends. This year,
Easter Sunday falls on March 27th.

Although Easter is celebrated as a religious holiday, it also has a non-religious

side. The arrival of spring had been celebrated all over the world long before
Easter became a Christian holiday. Many years ago, spring festivals were held
each year to celebrate new life and the rebirth of nature. In many parts of
the world, flowers and plants are beginning to reappear after the long winter
and birds are returning to build their nests. Because the resurrection of Christ
occurred in the early spring, the two celebrations have become closely tied
together.

There are many symbols associated with the Easter season. Lambs, chicks,
bunnies and other baby animals symbolize the birth of new life. One of the best
known symbols of Easter and spring time is the egg, which also represents new
life. In modern times, chocolate Easter eggs and bunnies have become very
popular. The white lily, also a symbol of rebirth, is the traditional Easter Flower.
In many cultures, sweet breads such as hot cross buns are also an important
part of Easter.

Do you know anything about the Easter Bunny?

With a partner or in small groups, write a short paragraph about the tradition of the Easter
Bunny.
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Reading Comprehension
Directions: Practice asking and answering the following questions with your partner. Then
write the answers in the spaces below.

1. What does Easter Sunday commemorate?

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2. What do Christians do to celebrate Easter?

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3. Before Easter, there were many spring festivals. What were these festivals celebrating?
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4. What are some symbols associated with the Easter season?

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5. What is the traditional Easter flower?

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Extra
Directions: Can you think of any other questions you would like to know about Easter or the
Easter season? Write your questions below, then, ask your classmates to see if they know.

1. __________________________________________________________________________________?

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2. __________________________________________________________________________________?

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3. __________________________________________________________________________________?

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4. __________________________________________________________________________________?
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Vocabulary Review

A. Directions: Unscramble the words from the story. Then use the words to make a new
sentence.

1. rastee _______________________
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2. mmmoratecoe _______________________
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3. gisprn _______________________
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4. rirtheb _______________________
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5. retuna _______________________
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6. lyli _______________________
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7. seiroulig _______________________
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8. onn-seiroulig _______________________
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9. urcchh _______________________
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B. Directions: Now find the words from the exercise above in the Word Search below.
e o c c d a y a s g d y f
a a s o r e l i g i o u s
i d s k m m r g m s e s e
s s e t v m m i i r l e c
d t s f e s e e l e e d o
e n a t u r e m m b b d r
g c n v i a m k o i r t a
i c l e p o r s p r i n g
f i h i n o o a h t a l i
t n e u l a c b d h e t o
s g h f r y k z p e r t e
e n o n r e l i g i o u s
t u n k f y h m y i o s c

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Teacher’s Notes

Vocabulary Review
Words unscrambled:
1. easter
2. commemorate
3. spring
4. rebirth
5. nature
6. lily
7. religious
8. non-religious
9. church

Word Search

e o c c d a y a s g d y f
a a s o r e l i g i o u s
i d s k m m r g m s e s e
s s e t v m m i i r l e c
d t s f e s e e l e e d o
e n a t u r e m m b b d r
g c n v i a m k o i r t a
i c l e p o r s p r i n g
f i h i n o o a h t a l i
t n e u l a c b d h e t o
s g h f r y k z p e r t e
e n o n r e l i g i o u s
t u n k f y h m y i o s c

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