Does this mean no more easter???
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get a grip ppl its not real.its bin setup.no of use have a sense of humor.go to the boring ppls sector.    i thought it was funny and i am an animal lover...
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I don't know much about the bible but, the book of Revalations seems to be falling in place. If you are not saved, you might want to get right before it is too late!!!!
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THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! SOMEBODY IS BRAVE ENOUGH TO SPEAK OUT IN TRUTH! You are 100% CORRECT! ALL of the so-called "holidays"(holydays) were NEVER commanded in the Bible-EVER!!! Jeremiah Chapter 10 directly mentions a "christmas tree" as an IDOL! Astarte (Easter) is mentioned many times in the Old Testament as an ABOMINATION TO GOD!!! Tammuz is also in the Old Testament! And not in a good way! People simply follow what the "crowd" says to follow! DOES THAT MAKE IT RIGHT??? Borrowing Pagan traditions and somehow transforming them into "holy days" is unacceptable worship to GOD! DON'T BELIEVE A NOBODY LIKE ME--READ YOUR BIBLE!!! Please see for yourself! Then you will know what God REALLY feels about man-made traditions.....
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Maybe because it's a Pagan holiday? Don't say it's stupid before asking him the details of why. I personally don't like how commercialized the holiday has become. It's not about spending money, it's about spending time with your loved ones. It's Jesus' birthday, not ours, so exchanging material is so very trife.
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well easter and christmas have sort of 2 different meanings, for catholics it means jesus and santa and the easterbunny, for others it just may be santa and the easterbunny but i think everyone should celebrate those days cuz they are fun, happy and get u the day off of work!! :-)!!  but indeed i do cuz i am 100% catholic!!
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What do these all have to do with Christianity?  The answer is, NOTHING! People find it hard to believe that the traditions for their favorite holidays didn't originate with that holiday. Easter is the Christian celebration of the rebirth of Jesus. The holiday was set at this time of the year because it coencides with Passover, a Jewish tradition remembering the night when the angel of death came and killed the sons of Egypt.  It also conincided with the pagan celebration of the Spring Equidox, and the coming of Spring. \n\n The traditions of modern Easter, though, are very Pagan. The name of easter is linked to the goddess Ester, of firtility. Some of her symbols were: rabbits, young animals (such as chicks), eggs, and chocolate. (Do these seem familiar?) When christians would convert pagans, they would bring some of their traditions with them. There are many other influences in this holiday as well.\n\nDitto with the oriigns of Christmas.  If you study the Bible, and the climate of the Middle East, topography etc.  you will find that Jesus was most likely born in the Spring,and not December 25.  So what's with celerbrating Chirstmas 24 ~ the Winter Solstice ~ you've got it ~ another orginal Pagan holiday!
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A friend once told me, "Easter is on a sunday this year". I let it slide.
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is the easter holiday being observed today?\n\nedit to add:  nope, market is open.  i don't know why you can't see them.
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That's a very good observation!  I guess we'll never know until we get to Heaven (if we believe in Jesus)...and then it won't matter cause all we'll be doing is praising God!
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2059 is the next time Easter Sunday will be the 30th of March!\nIn 2043 & 2054 it will be on march 29th,\nin 2013 & 2024 it will be on march 31st!
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its easter for me. im russian orthodox:)
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I am not an attorney, but based upon the change from "Easter Vacation" to "Spring Break" and "Christmas Vacation" to "Winter Break" I would think it ill-advised to have much discussion about Easter in a publicly-funded school.  Because Easter is a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ I don't know how that could be discussed in a school setting without offending non-Christian parents, atheists, and so on. \n\nPerhaps the Easter Bunny is a safe topic. The Easter bunny has its origin in pre-Christian fertility lore. The Hare and the Rabbit were the most fertile animals known and they served as symbols of the new life during the Spring season.\n \nThe bunny as an Easter symbol seems to have it's origins in Germany, where it was first mentioned in German writings in the 1500s. The first edible Easter bunnies were made in Germany during the early 1800s. And were made of pastry and sugar.  http://www.holidays.net/easter/bunny1.htm\n\nThe Easter Bunny is not a religious figure so I would think you could discuss him. I do not think, however, that you can discuss the Easter egg, as it seems to have ties to Christianity.\nSee http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/8149/egg.html\n\nAltough, it depends upon which website you look at regarding colored eggs.  This site says, "Egyptians and Persians used to dye eggs in spring colors and give them to friends as a symbol of renewed life long before Christ was born." http://info.detnews.com/history/story/index.cfm?id=102&category=life\n\nI think I'd play it safe and have a celebration of the return of spring.  :-)
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To me, the current date has no bearing on anything. I do follow prophecy and know the number of the beast. Fortunately for Christians, we will not be here when those who wish to be out in society will have to have the mark so my only concern is for any of my family that continues to reject Christ and will still be here when these things come to pass.
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I feel your burden, this world has changed a lot in a short period of time. I am a believer in Christ, my faith is stronger as the world gets worse. You can feel the dark looming heaviness of things getting worse before getting better. I thank God for my faith. My husband is not a believer and I continue to pray for him. He is aware of the ads we see for upcoming movies, they are all so gory and evil. He is wondering as well as so many of us with what is going on in this world. I can only believe more people will receive salvation as time goes on. We live in such an obnoxious world that I don't think the rude people are laughing as hard as they used to. Just keep your eyes on Christ and everything will fall into place. God Bless to you and yours.
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I know.  I realize that there is some ritual in the ritual of CHRISTmas.  And just as you did in spelling it, some leave Christ out of the picture.  I believe that it is the family and the church's job to teach children that Chirstmas is not about gifts and a tree, and that Easter has nothing to do with some creepy rabbit. (Is it just me or is the Easter Bunny borderline pedophile?)  My parents always taught what the true meaning of Chirstmas was.  I never believed in Santa, the Easter Bunny, or any of that foolishness because my parents told me it was foolishness from jump street. If we do that, then children are capable of seperating the two.
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Interesting point, but I thought the whole "second coming" was promised to the disciples AFTER the resurrection. In that case, no.
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What do we do on Easter.\nUnless your leaving where you are to GO somewhere and hunt eggs.  But egg hunting isn't a destination, so I'm still going with the first question.