EasterEaster is a joyful spring festival which celebrates the rebirth of Jesus. Christians and many other people around the world celebrate Easter every year. This year, Easter is on Sunday, 8 April 2012.
At Easter, Christian people go to special church services and sing religious songs called hymns.
Other spring traditions are also celebrated at Easter. In the UK, many people give chocolate Easter eggs to children at Easter. Some people also send Easter cards to friends and relatives.