Eastertide

In the church's understanding, Easter is not just one day. The Good News of Christ's resurrection is far too large to be contained just in one morning or even in one day. That is why we celebrate the time in the church year called Eastertide. This time extends from the first "Alleluia" on early Easter morning to the fire and excitement of Pentecost Sunday. It is a time lasting 50 days, and is considered a single joyful feast, one "great Lord's day." After 40 days of Lent, we have 50 days to intentionally and joyfully celebrate Christ's overcoming sin and death for us. Alleluia!