The other day my daughter asked me about Easter. While I was telling her as to what I knew of Easter, I realized I probably don't know much anyway. So here is what I knew and some questions. A christian person was telling me that Easter can fall either in March or April. How is Easter determined? Is it the Sunday after the last Friday of March?
The day before Good Friday, on Thursday night Christ had his last meal. I heard about his 12 disciples (which one was the betrayer? The name?). Also, I remember that jews were the rulers at that time. Did they need a betrayer to capture Christ or is there some other significance of the 12th disciple?.
Next day, on Good Friday, Christ was taken prisoner and was crucified. I have heard that christians believe that Christ took upon himself all the punishment of his followers. Is it true? What happened to Christ after he was crucified? Was he taken up by the God Almighty? What happened to his body?
On Sunday (Easter Sunday), Christians believe that Christ was resurrected. Did he physically come back or is it spiritual resurrection? What happened after that?
Lastly, what is the significance of Easter bunny and the eggs in this whole story? Is it just the commercial aspects of Easter, added in recent years, or are they carry over from some early pagan festivals (like Halloween)?
Pls provide answers in simple words, which are easy for kids. Long cut-and-pastes may please be avoided. I am seeking only the christian perspective on this issue, and not the muslim one or a comparison thereof.
Thank you in advance for your help and input.
The day before Good Friday, on Thursday night Christ had his last meal. I heard about his 12 disciples (which one was the betrayer? The name?). Also, I remember that jews were the rulers at that time. Did they need a betrayer to capture Christ or is there some other significance of the 12th disciple?.
Next day, on Good Friday, Christ was taken prisoner and was crucified. I have heard that christians believe that Christ took upon himself all the punishment of his followers. Is it true? What happened to Christ after he was crucified? Was he taken up by the God Almighty? What happened to his body?
On Sunday (Easter Sunday), Christians believe that Christ was resurrected. Did he physically come back or is it spiritual resurrection? What happened after that?
Lastly, what is the significance of Easter bunny and the eggs in this whole story? Is it just the commercial aspects of Easter, added in recent years, or are they carry over from some early pagan festivals (like Halloween)?
Pls provide answers in simple words, which are easy for kids. Long cut-and-pastes may please be avoided. I am seeking only the christian perspective on this issue, and not the muslim one or a comparison thereof.
Thank you in advance for your help and input.

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