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By Mary Fairchild, About.com Guide to Christianity since 2005

Shedding Some Light on Easter

Wednesday March 7, 2007
Shedding Some Light on Easter
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Have you ever wondered why the date for Easter changes each year? This brief explanation sheds some light on a few common questions about Easter—like why the date changes each year, and why there is such a big span from March 22 through April 25 of possible dates for Easter. And here's another good question—Why do Eastern Orthodox churches celebrate Easter on a different day than Western churches? Find the answers here:
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