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Celebration of the midnight Easter service, at the Russian Orthodox Church of Joy of All Sorrows in Moscow, Russia.
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Easter celebration at the Russian Orthodox Church of Joy of All Sorrows in Moscow, Russia.

Spring feast of the Christian church, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus. It is a moveable feast, falling on the first Sunday following the full moon after the vernal equinox (21 March); that is, between 22 March and 25 April.

The English name derives from Eostre, Anglo-Saxon goddess of spring, who was honoured in April.

Dyed easter eggs, and pieces of candy shaped like eggs, young chickens, ducklings, lambs, or rabbits - all symbolizing new life - are given to young children.

Foods traditionally eaten at Easter are those containing sugar, eggs, and butter - the foods that have not been eaten during Lent.



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