Read the following paragraph and answer the questions. Modern - day Easter is derived from two ancient traditions, Judeo-Christian and the pagan both Christian and pagans have celebrated death and resurrection themes following the spring equinox for millennia. Most religious historians believe that many elements of the Christian observance of Easter were derived from earlier pagan celebrations. The equinox occurs each year on March 20, 21, or 22. Both neo-pagans and Christians continue to celebrate religious retuals linked to the Equinox. Wiccans and other neopagans usually hold their celebrations on the day or on the eve of the equinox. Western Christians celebrate Easter on the Sunday, on or after the full moon that follow the nominal date of the equinox -MAR-21. The Eastern orthodox churches follow a different calculation. Their Easter celebration is often many weeks after the date selected by the western churches.
What is the belief of religious historians about Easter?A) Elements of Easter were derived from earlier pagan celebrations
B) Pagan celebrations is part and parcel of Easter
C) Elements of Easter were derived from Judeo-Christian
D) All of these
E) None of these
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
Elements of Easter were derived from earlier pagan celebrations
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