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Summary
- Easter Sunday and Resurrection Sunday refer to the same day but have different historical and theological implications.
- The term “Easter” may stem from pre-Christian traditions, while “Resurrection Sunday” emphasizes Jesus’s victory over death.
- Many Christians prefer “Resurrection Sunday” to avoid pagan associations and refocus on the spiritual significance of the resurrection.
- Neither term appears in the Bible; the celebration emerged organically from early Christian communities commemorating Christ’s resurrection.
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