Easter Monday

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/easter-monday

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the liturgical designation (western)?The second day of the Octave of Easter
2. What is the liturgical designation (eastern)?The second day of Bright Week
3. Why do people celebrate Easter Monday?People celebrate Easter Monday to keep the joy of Easter going. It gives families and friends time to gather, share meals, and enjoy special games. It also reminds everyone of new life and hope.
4. How is Easter Monday celebrated?Families often play egg‑knocking or egg‑rolling games on Easter Monday. Some places have big parades or festivals. Many people also go on short trips or spend time outside.

Paschal Mystery: The central event in Christianity encompassing Christ's suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension.
Octave of Easter: An eight-day period of solemn liturgical celebration following Easter Sunday in Western Christianity.
Bright Week: The week following Easter Sunday in Eastern Orthodox Christianity, characterized by heightened joy and specific liturgical practices.