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Easter is the most important festival in the Christian calendar. The dates for Holy Week and Easter in 2007 are:- 1 April - Palm Sunday - Jesus arrives in Jerusalem and is welcomed by crowds waving palm leaves. Christians celebrate by distributing small crosses made from palm leaves at mass. 5 April - Maundy Thursday - Jesus joins his disciples for the Last Supper. 6 April - Good Friday - Jesus is executed on the cross. 8 April - Easter Sunday - Jesus rose from the dead. Christians celebrate by exchanging Easter Eggs, the egg is a symbol of new life.
Below are some resources which you might find useful: BBC Religion Easter Information The History of the Easter Egg
Resources for Pre School, Primary and Secondary Geocites Preschool Resources Topmarks - The Easter Story Illustrated Teaching and Learning Resources - Easter Acitivities and Information Teachernet Parents in Touch Lent and Easter Resources

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