Wishing you all a happy easter 2011/Easter 2011 greetings to all a photo by {deepapraveen very busy with work..back soon on Flickr. Easter: As per the Canonical gospels, Jesus rose from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion. This resurrection is celebrated on Easter Day. It is also called Easter Day, Easter Sunday, Resurrection Day or Resurrection Sunday. The week leading up to Easter is called Holy Week. It is interesting to know how the name Easter emerged? One story says the name comes form the Goddess of Spring called Eostre who some people worshipped long before Jesus was born. At that time it was thought that the sun died in winter and was born again in spring when days would lengthen and the sun’s power would return. This goddess Eostre was honoured as the bringer of spring. So comes the name Easter My Easter memories are always attached with good food. This central feast in the Christian liturgical year falls during our summer holidays in India. So during my childho...