The Easter season, also known as the Great Fifty Days, begins at sunset Easter eve and continues through the Day of Pentecost. It is the most joyous celebrative season of the Christian year. It foucses on Christ's resurrection, ascension and on the givings of the Holy Spirit on the first Easter (John 20:22-23) and the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2).
The ancient Christian name of the festival "Pasch", derived from the Hebrew "pesah" (deliverance pr passover), thus connecting the Resurrection to the Exodus. The origin of the English word "Easter" is disputed but may have come from the Anglo-Saxon spring goddess Eastre and her festival.
The liturgical colour for this season is while - symbolising purity and celebration.
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