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15 Strange Facts About The History Of Easter

2. The Date Changes Every Year

2. The Date Changes Every Year
Easter’s date varies annually, determined by the first full moon after the vernal equinox.

Easter is a movable feast, falling on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox, which is fixed on March 21. This calculation, established by the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD, means Easter can occur between March 22 and April 25 each year. In contrast, fixed-date holidays like Christmas are celebrated on the same date annually (time.com).

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