Tag: good friday
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From a Magical Bunny to a Bloody Cross — 6 Common Q & A’s about Easter
What do a magical bunny, chocolate, a bloody cross, and an empty tomb all have in common? They all make an appearance on Easter weekend. Since I often get asked a bunch of questions related to Easter, I’ve put some answers together in one place. 1. Why does the date always change? Easter is based…
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What do they all mean? Understanding the words your hear during Holy Week and Easter
(Warning: The content about crucifixion is for mature audiences.) benedictus qui venit! Huh? I was in an airport a few years ago and overheard people talking in a different language. I couldn’t understand a single thing they were talking about. Then it struck me: Some religious or “churchy” words can seem like a foreign language…
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your Questions about Easter (and the answers)
What’s the deal with a bunny, Good Friday, eggs, a resurrection and the date always changing? This post offers some explanation.
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6 Popular Questions About Easter (And The Answers)
How do a magical bunny, the names “Maundy” and “Good Friday,” and the death of an innocent man all come together? These questions often arise this time of year so I’ve put them together in a blog. 1. Why does the date always change? Christmas is a fixed day. But Easter is based on the Paschal Full…
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The 411 on Holy Week Words
(Warning: The content about crucifixion is for mature audiences.) benedictus qui venit! Huh? I was in an airport recently and overheard people talking in a different language. I couldn’t understand a single thing. Then it struck me: Often faith language can seem like a foreign language to many people. And during called Holy Week this can…
