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Definition :

Easter [fr. Ostern, Ger., supposed to be derived from the name of the Teutonic goddess Ostera (oster, to rise), celebrated by the ancient Saxons early in the spring], a movable feast of the church, held in memory of our Saviour's resurrection.

Easter Day, on which all the other movable feasts and holy days of the Church depend, is always the first Sunday after the Full Moon which happens upon, or next after, the twenty-first day of March; and if the Full Moon happens upon a Sunday, Easter Day is the Sunday after, Book of Common Prayer.

Easter Monday is made a Bank Holiday by (English) 34 & 35 Vict. c. 17, and 38 & 39 Vict. c. 13.