Misconception: The church borrowed the date of Easter from pagan celebrations, so Christians should not celebrate this holiday.
by Roger Patterson, AiG–U.S.
April 12, 2011
Other Articles in the Series
Is the name of "Easter" of pagan origin?
Are the symbols and customs of Easter of pagan origin?
Clearing Up Misconceptions
You may have heard the claim that Christians should not celebrate Easter because of its origins. Many believe that what we call Easter today was developed as Roman Catholicism co-opted pagan festivals celebrated in different regions in honor of various false gods and goddesses. The claims are laced with names of scholars who have made connections between the names of the festivals and goddesses, the timing of the celebration, and the symbols used.
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