Easter is a religious festival that exhibits the regular characteristics of the large festivals of its type. This means, among other things, that in the course of its evolution it has also fallen into other categories. It is an old and established traditional festival and a national festival in countries across the Christian world. There is great significance in its existence as a calendar festival and like most of the others with religious roots and purpose, it has long been a popular festival.
Easter is a celebration of the Christian religion, called by an Old English word – Eostre. Because of the basic belief that it dramatises, the festival consists of two important days – Good Friday and Easter Sunday. In most countries, it is really three days, with the addition of Easter Monday. This Monday is a public holiday in many parts of the world and is mainly festive – representing the high point of the popular festival highlighted by secular entertainment. Additionally, it is a highly influential season coming out of Christendom that makes