EASTER is one of the
major festivals of Kerala celebrated mostly by the Christians
of this state.
This is a celebration of the resurrection of Christ and is
undertaken with religious fervor by all the Christians of
the state. Unlike Christmas with its festive mood, Easter
has a ritualistic fervor attached to it. The abstinence period
of 50 days preceding Easter known as LENT, the pal Sunday
celebrations and the Holy week comprising Maundy Thursday,
Good Friday and Easter are all part of the celebrations.
state.
This is a celebration of the resurrection of Christ and is
undertaken with religious fervor by all the Christians of
the state. Unlike Christmas with its festive mood, Easter
has a ritualistic fervor attached to it. The abstinence period
of 50 days preceding Easter known as LENT, the pal Sunday
celebrations and the Holy week comprising Maundy Thursday,
Good Friday and Easter are all part of the celebrations.
