Is it significant that Easter is celebrated differently, and at different times, across various Christian groups?
Should we literally interpret the rituals of the Passover? Or are they symbolic rituals?
Application Questions:
Which way of calculating Easter makes sense to you and your community? Should it follow Passover, or should it use one of the ways talked about here?
How do holiday traditions affect your identity as a Christian? What importance do they play in your life?
Reflect on how anti-Jewish sentiments played a part in separating Easter and Passover from each other. Do these sentiments still feel alive in Easter celebrations?