Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox — which this year is on March 31. Here's a story from @TheConversationUS about the origin of the word "Easter," its connection to the Jewish festival of Passover, and why it changed from a day of heavy drinking and merrymaking (as it was until the 19th century) to a family occasion.
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