Easter is the Christian celebration which commemorates the resurrection of Christ from the dead, after his crucifixion on Good Friday.

One of the most interesting things about Easter is that it is somewhat of a "melting pot" holiday, with traditions that are deeply intertwined between Christian, Jewish and Pagan cultures. It is no coincidence that Easter comes at a time of year so close to the Jewish Passover and the Pagan Ostara celebration at the spring equinox.