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Hello guys! Let's talk about Easter and its importance.

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Are you ready? Listen carefully.

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What is Easter?

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Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

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When is Easter celebrated?

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Easter Day moves around on the calendar each year, but is always on a Sunday.

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This year, 2020, it will be on the 12th of April.

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Who celebrates Easter?

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Easter is celebrated by Christians throughout the world.

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It is the most important of the Christian holidays.

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Holy Week or the Semana Santa

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Holy Week is celebrated during the week leading up to Easter.

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It begins on Palm Sunday.

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Continues on to Monday, Thursday, Good Friday, and then finally, Easter Sunday.

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What do people do to celebrate Easter?

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Many people go to church on Sunday to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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After going to church, there are family reunions and large meals to celebrate the occasion.

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Aside from religious celebrations, another famous activity during Easter Sunday is the Easter Egg Hunt.

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Egg hunting is a game during Easter which decorated eggs or Easter eggs are hidden for children to find.

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Let's talk about the Easter Bunny.

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The Easter Bunny is one of the most beloved symbols of Easter, especially for kids.

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Over centuries, the rabbit has always represented fertility and spring.

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In fact, the rabbit is often associated with the goddess Ustra.

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Trivia about the Easter candies

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Americans spend $1.9 billion on Easter candy.

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That's the second biggest candy holiday after Halloween.

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Next, 70% of Easter candy purchased is chocolate

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And those are some facts about Easter

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I hope you learned something

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Till next time, bye!