Why is easter so late in 2019

Easter egg expert reveals how the treats are made. Why do we celebrate Easter? Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Why is Easter so late this year? This year, the celebration is much later than usual. But, why? Easter is known as a movable feast, because it moves around on the calendar each year, along with the many church holidays related to it -- such as Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, Good Friday. Instead, these days follow a lunisolar calendar, similar to Jewish holidays.

Today, Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday after the Paschal Full Moon, the full moon after the spring equinox.

Because of this, it will always occur on a Sunday between March 22 and April Last year it was April 1. The most common date is April 19, and the least common dates are March 22 and April Email IndyStar reporter Sarah Bahr at sbahr gannett. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram smbahr Facebook Twitter Email. Why Easter is so late this year. Sarah Bahr IndyStar. Show Caption. Hide Caption. Move over Elf on the Shelf, there is now Peep on a Perch. I f you judge based on the calendar most people use these days, Easter sometimes happens earlier or later than usual.

Easter in falls on April 21, which is on the later side. But, according to the religious calendar by which its date is determined, it always happens just on time. That difference is the product of centuries of evolution of the church calendar.

One thing that has remained consistent is that the Eastern Orthodox church always celebrates Easter after Roman Catholics and Protestants do, because it follows the solar Julian calendar , which is 13 days ahead and named after Julius Caesar, who adopted it in 45 BC.

At one point in the s, the three churches considered agreeing to a fixed date for Easter. Businesses jumped on board immediately because that would make it easier for them to plan their sales. TIME described how the moveable feast impacts their industry in the Feb.