Is Easter A Pagan Holiday?

Easter itself is not a Pagan holiday. Easter is celebrated by Christians as the day of Jesus Christ’s Ressurection and even though the feast of Jesus’ Ressurection coincides with pagan celebration, it doesn’t mean it’s totally derived from pagan traditions.

 

Is Easter based on a pagan holiday?

Easter, despite its importance as a Christian holy day, several traditions and symbols that play an integral role in Easter observances actually have roots in pagan celebrations – especially the pagan goddess Eostre – and in the Jewish holiday.

Who is a pagan?

A Pagan is an unconverted member of a people or nation who does not practice Christianity, Judaism, or Islam, specifically someone with polytheistic religion – ancient Rome.

Does the Bible say not to celebrate Easter?

“Thus says the LORD: ‘Learn not the way of the nations, nor be dismayed at the signs of the heavens because the nations are dismayed at them, for the customs of the people are vanity’” – Jeremiah 10:2-3.

Christians are to desist from celebrating Easter, according to the Bible.