Basic Details
Word: Easter
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
Synonyms: Resurrection Day, Pascha
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Every bunny loves Easter: A playful phrase used to celebrate the joy of the Easter holiday. Example: "At the Easter party, it was clear that every bunny loves Easter with all the fun activities."
- Come out of your shell: To become more social or engaged, often associated with Easter due to the shell of eggs. Example: "After a quiet winter, the community really came out of their shells during the Easter celebrations."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Many families decorate colourful eggs and have fun Easter egg hunts in their gardens.
Example 2: Easter Sunday is a time for special church services to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus.
Example 3: Chocolate bunnies and eggs are popular gifts that children receive during Easter celebrations.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the date of Easter changes every year? It is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox, which is why it can fall anywhere between March 22 and April 25.
Famous Quote
"Easter tells us that life is to be interpreted not solely in terms of things but in terms of things that are eternal." Charles M. Crowe
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "Easter" celebrate?
a) The birth of Jesus Christ
b) The resurrection of Jesus Christ
c) The arrival of spring
d) The end of winter
Answer: b) The resurrection of Jesus Christ
2. Which of these is a synonym for "Easter"?
a) Christmas
b) Resurrection Day
c) Thanksgiving
d) Halloween
Answer: b) Resurrection Day
3. Which phrase is commonly associated with Easter?
a) Every bunny loves Easter
b) As busy as a bee
c) The grass is always greener
d) A stitch in time saves nine
Answer: a) Every bunny loves Easter
4. What type of activities do people often enjoy during Easter?
a) Ice skating
b) Egg decorating and egg hunts
c) Snowball fights
d) Sandcastle building
Answer: b) Egg decorating and egg hunts
5. What is the opposite of "Easter"?
a) N/A
b) Halloween
c) Christmas
d) All Saints Day
Answer: a) N/A
