Easter is a religious festival, celebrated every spring on the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the winter solstice. Easter is a popular holiday in many countries and a public holiday in many others. It is celebrated on the vernal equinox, which this year falls on March 20, 2020. Easter is a very important religious and cultural holiday in Christianity, and it also has a role in other religions. It is a festival of rebirth and renewal, and many people believe that it is a holiday for the dead, marking the start of spring and the beginning of a new life. It is a time for family gatherings and for enjoying leisure activities such as outdoor picnics and hikes.