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April 21, 2025 2025-04-25 8:17Hop into History
Revealing the origins of Easter Monday
After the festivities of Easter die down Easter Monday, a time for reflection, starts. Easter Monday is celebrated as a Christian holiday, specifically following Easter Sunday, to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the joy of the resurrection. It is also known as “Angel Monday” about the angel who announced the Resurrection to Mary Magdalene and the other women who visited the tomb. In the Catholic Church, it marks the beginning of the Easter Octave, a week of celebrations that extends Easter.
“Easter Monday is the day that Jesus Christ resurrected according to the bible,” said DBHS sophomore Jizel Jean.
Easter Monday is celebrated in many different ways for many other reasons. In the Eastern Orthodox Church, Easter Monday marks the beginning of Bright Week, a period of joyful celebration where the holy doors of the sanctuary remain open, symbolizing that heaven has been opened for all with Christ’s resurrection. In Ireland, it’s a day of remembrance for those who died in the 1916 Easter Rising. Easter rising was a rebellion against British rule in April of 1916.
Easter Monday is a public holiday in many countries, including Europe, Australia, Canada, Europe and South America, where it’s sometimes called “Little Easter.”
“My family celebrates Easter Monday we all go to my aunt’s house and have dinner,” DBHS sophomore Dylan Ortiz said.
Easter Monday’s origins are rooted in Christian and pagan traditions, with some scholars suggesting it evolved from ancient spring festivals. Easter Monday is celebrated in different ways worldwide, including religious processions, parades, egg hunts, and in some cultures, even water-throwing traditions. In the United States, it gained significance as a day for African American families to gather due to segregation and traditional work schedules. Even for people who aren’t religious, Easter Monday is a special day to reflect on a fun-filled weekend. Easter Monday brings people together by celebrating faith, renewal, and cherished traditions.
After the festivities of Easter die down Easter Monday, a time for reflection, starts. Easter Monday is celebrated as a Christian holiday, specifically following Easter Sunday, to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the joy of the resurrection. It is also known as “Angel Monday” about the angel who announced the Resurrection to Mary Magdalene and the other women who visited the tomb. In the Catholic Church, it marks the beginning of the Easter Octave, a week of celebrations that extends Easter.
“Easter Monday is the day that Jesus Christ resurrected according to the bible,” said DBHS sophomore Jizel Jean.
Easter Monday is celebrated in many different ways for many other reasons. In the Eastern Orthodox Church, Easter Monday marks the beginning of Bright Week, a period of joyful celebration where the holy doors of the sanctuary remain open, symbolizing that heaven has been opened for all with Christ’s resurrection. In Ireland, it’s a day of remembrance for those who died in the 1916 Easter Rising. Easter rising was a rebellion against British rule in April of 1916.
Easter Monday is a public holiday in many countries, including Europe, Australia, Canada, Europe and South America, where it’s sometimes called “Little Easter.”
“My family celebrates Easter Monday we all go to my aunt’s house and have dinner,” DBHS sophomore Dylan Ortiz said.
Easter Monday’s origins are rooted in Christian and pagan traditions, with some scholars suggesting it evolved from ancient spring festivals. Easter Monday is celebrated in different ways worldwide, including religious processions, parades, egg hunts, and in some cultures, even water-throwing traditions. In the United States, it gained significance as a day for African American families to gather due to segregation and traditional work schedules. Even for people who aren’t religious, Easter Monday is a special day to reflect on a fun-filled weekend. Easter Monday brings people together by celebrating faith, renewal, and cherished traditions.
