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Easter vs. Paschal — What's the Difference?

Easter vs. Paschal — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Easter and Paschal

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Easter

Easter, also called Pascha (Aramaic, Greek, Latin), Zatik (Armenian) or Resurrection Sunday is a Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD. It is the culmination of the Passion of Jesus, preceded by Lent (or Great Lent), a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance.

Paschal

Paschal is used as a name. Paschal, a variant of Pascal, from Latin Paschalis, is an adjective describing either the Easter or Passover holidays.

Easter

A Christian feast commemorating the Resurrection of Jesus.

Paschal

Passover.

Easter

The day on which this feast is observed, the first Sunday following the full moon that occurs on or next after March 21.
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Paschal

Easter.

Easter

Eastertide.

Paschal

Of or pertaining to the passover, or to Easter; as, a paschal lamb; paschal eggs.

Easter

Eastern.

Paschal

Of or relating to Passover or Easter;
Paschal lamb

Easter

A strong easterly wind (a wind blowing from the east).

Easter

To move toward the east.

Easter

An annual church festival commemorating Christ's resurrection, and occurring on Sunday, the second day after Good Friday. It corresponds to the pascha or passover of the Jews, and most nations still give it this name under the various forms of pascha, pasque, pâque, or pask.

Easter

The day on which the festival is observed; Easter day.
Sundays by thee more glorious break,An Easter day in every week.

Easter

To veer to the east; - said of the wind.

Easter

A Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox

Easter

A wind from the east

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