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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