Showing posts with label easter monday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label easter monday. Show all posts

Thursday, 31 March 2016

The Essence Of Easter Monday Celebration




In our part of the world, Ghana to be precise, the year if filled with so many holidays. Holiday celebration is one thing that one just can take their mind of. In my own opinion I’d say,


“if  a census were to be conducted sorting out the views of individuals as to how many days they would love to have a holiday out their working days I’m certain 90% would say ‘at least two to three holidays in a week’. The other 10% would be those with weird desires”


Easter, is just one of those seasons in the Christian framework where believers around gather in a holy fashion in commemorating the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, His agonal death and the triumphant resurrection from the grave after three days of crucifixion on the mount, Golgotha.


This holy season starts on a Friday, stretching through to Sunday, which marks His resurrection, with the populated name, “Resurrection Sunday”.


In Ghana, the Monday that follows is a national holiday. During this day, many spend time with family members, with the most populated and preferred choice of hangout being the beach.


But no so for the Action Chapel family. With such euphoria feeling the atmosphere as Christian families gathered at one location, Action Chapel International, Spintex Road, with reference to the bible quotation of Psalm 133 (KJV) which declares;


“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!”


It cannot be said that harmony, love, peace and the bond of unity was sensed in the atmosphere. The gathering was filled with fun packed activities. All sort of games were made available for both children and adults to involve themselves in.


From train riding, horse riding, chess, soccer, video games and many more. With an exclusive cultural dance performance straight down the Volta Region.


https://youtu.be/XSX8OH_hVTU




The Essence Of Easter Monday Celebration

Thursday, 17 March 2016

Government Declares 25th And 28th March Public Holidays

What is Easter?


Easter or Resurrection Sunday is a Christian festival and holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial after his crucifixion by Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD



On Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of the Lord, Jesus Christ. It is typically one of the most well-attended Sunday service of the year for Christian churches.

Christians believe, according to Scripture, that Jesus came back to life, or was raised from the dead, three days after his death on the cross. As part of the Easter season, the death of Jesus Christ by crucifixion is commemorated on Good Friday, always the Friday just before Easter. Through his death, burial, and resurrection, Jesus paid the penalty for sin, thus purchasing for all who believe in him, eternal life in Christ Jesus.



How are Easter dates decided?


Well, the holiday is a moveable feast but it always falls somewhere between March 21 and April 25 every year.

It’s calculated as the first Sunday after the first full moon following the first day of spring. The full moon is known as the Paschal (Passover) Full Moon.



This year, Easter Sunday falls on 27th March, with Good Friday being 25th March, and Easter Monday on March 28.

With this in mind, the Ministry of The Interior has stated that Friday, 25th and Monday, 28th March, 2016 are statutory holidays.


A statement signed by the Minister for The Interior, Prosper Bani indicated that 25th and 28th March, 2016 mark Good Friday and Easter Monday respectively and hence should be observed as holidays throughout the country.



Government Declares 25th And 28th March Public Holidays