As spring begins, Easter draws closer. Around this spring celebration, there are many traditions that help us better understand, experience, and celebrate the mystery of Easter.

A – Ascension
Easter celebrates Christ’s rising and His journey to new life.

B – Blessing
The Easter food blessing is a cherished tradition full of meaning.

C – Cross
The cross is the central symbol of suffering and redemption.

D – Day of the Lord
Easter Sunday is the Day of the Lord’s triumph over death.

E – Emmaus
Two disciples meet the risen Christ on the road to Emmaus.

F – Feast
Easter is a joyful feast after the silence of Lent.

G – Golgotha
The place of the crucifixion and the beginning of hope.

H – Hosanna
Shouts of Hosanna greet Jesus on Palm Sunday.

I – INRI
"Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews" – written above the cross.

J – Judas
Judas betrayed Jesus with a kiss in Gethsemane.

K – King
Jesus is proclaimed the King, not with a crown of gold, but of thorns.

L – Light
The Easter candle brings light to a darkened world.

M – Maundy Thursday
The Last Supper: a night of service, breaking bread and washing feet.

N – Nazarene
Jesus the Nazarene – His humble origins speak of God’s closeness.

O – Olive Branch
Palm Sunday branches symbolize peace and welcome for the King.

P – Passion
The Passion of Christ is remembered in love and sorrow.

Q – Quiet
Holy Saturday is marked by silence and expectation.

R – Resurrection
He is risen! The tomb is empty. Hope is alive.

S – Sepulchre
The empty tomb is the turning point of all history.

T – Thorns
The crown of thorns marks the suffering King of peace.

U – Upper Room
Where Jesus washed feet and shared the last meal.

V – Victory
Easter is victory over sin and death.

W – Washing of Feet
A sign of humility, love, and service.

X – Xristos Anesti
Christ is risen – the Easter greeting in Greek.

Y – Yoke
“Take my yoke upon you” – Christ’s Easter invitation to new life.

Z – Zeal
The disciples go forth with Easter zeal to proclaim the Gospel.