Pääsiäispäivänä

Pääsiäispäivänä is the Finnish term for Easter Day. It is the most important day of the Easter festival, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In the Christian tradition, Easter Day marks the end of Holy Week and the culmination of the Lenten fast.

The date of Pääsiäispäivänä varies each year, as it is determined by the lunar calendar. It typically falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox. This means it can occur as early as March 22nd and as late as April 25th.

In Finland, Pääsiäispäivänä is a public holiday. Many Finnish families attend church services to commemorate the resurrection. Traditions associated with the day often include special meals, with lamb being a common dish. Decorations might include Easter eggs and symbols of new life, such as birch twigs. Children often enjoy Easter egg hunts, similar to those found in other Western cultures. The atmosphere is generally one of celebration and renewal, reflecting the religious significance of the day.