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Easter and Passover are both significant religious holidays that occur around the same time each year, typically in the spring. Passover is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, while Easter is a Christian holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Passover, also known as Pesach, begins on the 15th of Nisan in the Hebrew calendar and lasts for seven or eight days, depending on the location. It is a time for Jewish families to gather for a Seder meal, which includes prayers, storytelling, and the eating of symbolic foods.
Easter, on the other hand, is celebrated on the first Sunday following the first full moon after the spring equinox, as established by the First Council of Nicaea in 325 AD. This means that the date of Easter can vary each year, but it is always on a Sunday. Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which is seen as a fulfillment of the Passover story.
While both holidays share some similarities, such as the themes of deliverance and new beginnings, they are fundamentally different in their religious and cultural contexts. Passover is a celebration of Jewish freedom, while Easter is a celebration of Christian salvation.
The dates of Passover and Easter do not always coincide due to the different methods used to calculate their respective dates. Passover is based on the Hebrew calendar, which is a lunisolar calendar, while Easter is based on the Gregorian calendar, with adjustments made to ensure it falls on a Sunday.
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Passover: A Jewish holiday celebrating the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.
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Easter: A Christian holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.