As spring begins, Easter draws closer. Around this spring celebration, there are many traditions that help us better understand, experience, and celebrate the mystery of Easter.
A – Ascension
Easter celebrates Christ’s rising and His journey to new life.
B – Blessing
The Easter food blessing is a cherished tradition full of meaning.
C – Cross
The cross is the central symbol of suffering and redemption.
D – Day of the Lord
Easter Sunday is the Day of the Lord’s triumph over death.
E – Emmaus
Two disciples meet the risen Christ on the road to Emmaus.
F – Feast
Easter is a joyful feast after the silence of Lent.
G – Golgotha
The place of the crucifixion and the beginning of hope.
H – Hosanna
Shouts of Hosanna greet Jesus on Palm Sunday.
I – INRI
"Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews" – written above the cross.
J – Judas
Judas betrayed Jesus with a kiss in Gethsemane.
K – King
Jesus is proclaimed the King, not with a crown of gold, but of thorns.
L – Light
The Easter candle brings light to a darkened world.
M – Maundy Thursday
The Last Supper: a night of service, breaking bread and washing feet.
N – Nazarene
Jesus the Nazarene – His humble origins speak of God’s closeness.
O – Olive Branch
Palm Sunday branches symbolize peace and welcome for the King.
P – Passion
The Passion of Christ is remembered in love and sorrow.
Q – Quiet
Holy Saturday is marked by silence and expectation.
R – Resurrection
He is risen! The tomb is empty. Hope is alive.
S – Sepulchre
The empty tomb is the turning point of all history.
T – Thorns
The crown of thorns marks the suffering King of peace.
U – Upper Room
Where Jesus washed feet and shared the last meal.
V – Victory
Easter is victory over sin and death.
W – Washing of Feet
A sign of humility, love, and service.
X – Xristos Anesti
Christ is risen – the Easter greeting in Greek.
Y – Yoke
“Take my yoke upon you” – Christ’s Easter invitation to new life.
Z – Zeal
The disciples go forth with Easter zeal to proclaim the Gospel.
