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.
When do Western Christians celebrate Easter?A) On the Sunday
B) On the Sunday, on or after the full moon that follows the nominal date Of the Equinox - MAR-21
C) After the full moon that follows the nominal date of the Equinox ?MAR-21
D) All of these
E) None of these
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
On the Sunday, on or after the full moon that follows the nominal date Of the Equinox - MAR-21
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