Passover (April 7-14, 2001), an 8-day celebration of the freedom of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, begins on the 15th day of the Jewish month of Nissan. In the Christian church, Easter is a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Observed on the Sunday following the first full moon after the spring equinox (March 21), Easter (April 15, 2001) is known throughout the world as a celebration of spring.
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