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Why Easter is called Easter?

Easter Decorations.

Photo credit: Pool

By  The Conversation

The date of Easter, when the resurrection of Jesus is said to have taken place, changes from year to year.

The reason for this variation is that Easter always falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox.

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