What do Christians celebrate on Easter?

Answer by  tamkees (3203)

Christians celebrate Jesus's victory over death. As professed in the Nicene Creed, Jesus suffered death on the cross and was buried. He was resurrected on the third day (Easter). His resurrection was discovered when Mary Magdalene and other women went to anoint his body and the tomb was empty.

Answer by  Taytotot (314)

Jesus was crucified on Good Friday on the 3rd day which would be Sunday he rose from the dead. This is what Christians celebrate on Easter. It is a time of celebration after a very solemn time in the church leading up to his death. It is considered a new beginning.

Answer by  koolmom (291)

Easter is to celebrate the fact that Jesus rose from the dead like he told his disciples he would and like the Old Testament said.

Answer by  elynne (1153)

The holiday of easter is a celebration of our belief that that Jesus Christ arose from his tomb as our saviour/messiah in 33 a.d