Easter Sunday is a significant day in Christianity, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ following his crucifixion by the Romans. Celebrations begin on Palm Sunday, which commemorates the palm leaves that were used to greet Jesus when he arrived in Jerusalem. Holy Week marks the end of Lent, a period of forty days when Christians abstain from items that they value or enjoy, such as indulgent foods. They do this in memory of the forty days that Jesus spent fasting in the desert. Holy Week continues with Maundy Thursday, when Jesus had the Last Supper with his twelve Apostles, and Good Friday, when Jesus was crucified. Easter Sunday comes three days after Good Friday. This is in accordance with the New Testament, which states that Jesus was resurrected on the third day following his crucifixion.
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