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Why Easter? How did it come into place...

Christian devotees lie on crosses on a street in Mabalacat, Pampanga on April 18, 2019, a day ahead of the reenactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday. [AFP]

Christians will be celebrating Easter, the day on which the resurrection of Jesus is said to have taken place. The date of celebration changes from year to year.

The reason for this variation is that Easter always falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox. So, in 2020, Easter will be celebrated on April 12, and on April 4 in 2021.

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