CELEBRATE EASTER 2023 WITH CATHOLIC SOCIETY!
Join Herts SU & the Catholic Society in Bellingham Common Room, College Lane to learn about the wonderful celebration of Easter.
Hosted on Easter Monday, the day of Jesus' Resurrection. Play some games, listen to music & enjoy some refreshments.
Is a ticket required?
Yes, you will need a FREE ticket to attend this event. Please note this event is for Students only!
What is Easter?
Easter is considered the most important festival in the Christian calendar. It celebrates Jesus rising from the dead, 3 days after he was executed.
The lead up to Easter Monday is called the Holy week. Good Friday is the Friday before Easter Sunday and commemorates the execution of Jesus by crucifixion, and this is a day of mourning. On this day his body was taken down from the cross and buried in a cave tomb. Easter Sunday marks Jesus's resurrection. On Sunday some of his disciples visited the tomb where he was buried but found the stone had been moved and his body had gone. Jesus was later seen on that day, and for forty days afterwards, with his followers realising that God had resurrected Jesus.
When is Easter?
Easter Sunday varies as it depends on the Lunar Calendar. It is celebrated on the first Sunday after a full moon, on or after the 21st March. This year, Easter Sunday is on the 9th April.
Why do we have Easter Eggs?
An egg is a symbol of new life and as such symbolises the resurrection of Jesus. Nowadays, Easter Eggs are made of chocolate but traditionally, chicken eggs would be hard boiled and then decorated by hand.
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Not based on this campus? Not to worry. Did you know we have a shuttle bus that takes you between College Lane Campus and de Havilland Campus and it's completely free!