I have often wondered, why can't Easter be on the same week every year?

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Richard Weeks

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It is on the first Sunday after the first full spring moon.

Mar 21, 2016 10:28 AM

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Same with getting paid as a realtor. Why can't we get paid every other Fri?

Just joking.

Mar 21, 2016 11:47 AM

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If I had the answer to that, I would be moving that stone from the cave opening. Happy Easter!

Mar 21, 2016 10:50 AM

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I'd prefer a set date too. For that and Persian New Year. I missed PNY this year and was totally bummed! I live a 15 minute walk from the local celebration. Love the food (and the women) so I always try to get there or work there back in my medical days.

Mar 21, 2016 02:19 PM

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This is beyond my pay grade.

Mar 21, 2016 09:00 PM

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John McCormack, CRS

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Kathleen Luiten

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It's set to follow the first full moon after Sring Equinox, on that Sunday of course!

Mar 21, 2016 07:02 PM

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I'm with Richard Weeks on this one. He got it right. The church is doing a live version of the Easter story here this week. It was a packed house for the first presentation on Sunday night.

We appreciate the true story and meaning of the crucifixion and the resurrection but my husband jokes that many people only like the Easter holiday because they can get their chocolate bunny fix for the year.

Mar 21, 2016 01:43 PM

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Richard Weeks nailed this one.

Mar 21, 2016 12:31 PM

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Richard Weeks answer is correct

Mar 21, 2016 11:43 AM

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Good point TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.

Mar 21, 2016 10:39 AM

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Lyn Sims

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I'm going to say it's the Pope's fault. Read up on why Catholics eat fish before Easter. It's because the Pope's brother in xxx year was a fisherman.

Mar 21, 2016 10:19 AM

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William Feela

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I don't get it either...Something to do with the moon

Mar 21, 2016 10:01 AM

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Mary Yonkers

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Sharon Kowitz

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I never understood exactly either!

Mar 22, 2016 01:47 PM

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Will Hamm

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That would be another day off in the middle of the week for some people

Mar 22, 2016 02:25 AM

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Susan Laxson CRS

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I just look on my calendar every year to find out when it is. Much easier than trying to figure out when the first full spring moon is going to occur.

Mar 22, 2016 02:12 AM

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The date is tied to Passover, which is dependent on the date of the spring moon

Mar 22, 2016 01:41 AM

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John McCormack, CRS

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Richard Weeks has this one.

Mar 22, 2016 12:18 AM

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Roy Kelley

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I hope this is your biggest worry.

Mar 21, 2016 11:48 PM

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Brenda J. Andrew

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Great question and I am enjoying reading the answers.

Mar 21, 2016 11:41 PM

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ask Hallmark?!

Mar 21, 2016 10:39 PM

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Scott Godzyk

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That would be nice, March is usually early and in a normal winter that would mean cold and melting snow, this yer spring has arrived early.

Mar 21, 2016 10:29 PM

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Curtis Evans

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Richard Weeks Got It !!

Mar 21, 2016 08:38 PM

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Joe Petrowsky

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Good morning Michael. That question is far above my pay grade, I have no clue.

Mar 21, 2016 06:53 PM

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Praful Thakkar

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TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - In that case, most religious days in India are always on different 'calendar' dates, year after year...I am not sure what they are thinking...lol!

Mar 21, 2016 03:19 PM

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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

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You're angering the congregation !!

Mar 21, 2016 02:58 PM

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Sybil Campbell

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It is based on Passover.

Mar 21, 2016 01:55 PM

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Patricia Kennedy

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It has to be 41 days after Mardi Gras.

Mar 21, 2016 01:14 PM

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Larry Johnston

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It has to do with the position of the sun and earth.

Mar 21, 2016 01:10 PM

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Joe Pryor

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Can't see why it matters. That is like asking, why was the first day of Spring the 20th?

Mar 21, 2016 01:02 PM

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

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It keeps us guessing doesn't it? I am okay with it moving around but my favorite time is in April.

Mar 21, 2016 12:33 PM

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Lise Howe

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I think it is based on a lunar calendar

Mar 21, 2016 12:27 PM

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Inna Ivchenko

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It does not bother me at all....)

Happy Easter to all!

Mar 21, 2016 12:21 PM

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Allie Angeloni

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I don't specifically know, but think as others have mentioned, it is related to the moon TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc. I will be interested in reading the replies!

Mar 21, 2016 11:30 AM

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Lunar calendar.

Mar 21, 2016 11:23 AM

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I stopped wondering why. Just try to pay attention to when

Mar 21, 2016 11:22 AM

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Debbie Laity

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I've never been able to figure this out.

Mar 21, 2016 11:14 AM

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Wayne Martin

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No clue, but does seem early this year!

Mar 21, 2016 10:24 AM

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Mary Yonkers

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William Feela has the reason, the moon.

Mar 21, 2016 10:23 AM

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Same with getting paid as a realtor. Why can't we get paid every other Fri?

Just joking.
If I had the answer to that, I would be moving that stone from the cave opening. Happy Easter!
I'd prefer a set date too. For that and Persian New Year. I missed PNY this year and was totally bummed! I live a 15 minute walk from the local celebration. Love the food (and the women) so I always try to get there or work there back in my medical days.
It's set to follow the first full moon after Sring Equinox, on that Sunday of course!
I'm with Richard Weeks on this one. He got it right. The church is doing a live version of the Easter story here this week. It was a packed house for the first presentation on Sunday night.

We appreciate the true story and meaning of the crucifixion and the resurrection but my husband jokes that many people only like the Easter holiday because they can get their chocolate bunny fix for the year.
I'm going to say it's the Pope's fault. Read up on why Catholics eat fish before Easter. It's because the Pope's brother in xxx year was a fisherman.
That would be another day off in the middle of the week for some people
I just look on my calendar every year to find out when it is. Much easier than trying to figure out when the first full spring moon is going to occur.
The date is tied to Passover, which is dependent on the date of the spring moon
That would be nice, March is usually early and in a normal winter that would mean cold and melting snow, this yer spring has arrived early.
Good morning Michael. That question is far above my pay grade, I have no clue.
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - In that case, most religious days in India are always on different 'calendar' dates, year after year...I am not sure what they are thinking...lol!
Can't see why it matters. That is like asking, why was the first day of Spring the 20th?
It keeps us guessing doesn't it? I am okay with it moving around but my favorite time is in April.
I don't specifically know, but think as others have mentioned, it is related to the moon TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc. I will be interested in reading the replies!