https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/rss/ Christians around the world mark their faith through holidays that celebrate God’s work in history and in daily life. Some observances come directly from the Bible, while others are cultural traditions that point to values such as love, gratitude, and remembrance. Each holiday offers a chance to reflect, worship, and grow in faith. Explore the significance of each holiday below to discover their meaning and spiritual depth. Copyright https://www.christianity.com 2026, Christianity.com Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:51:06 -0400 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/what-makes-good-friday-good.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/what-makes-good-friday-good.html Britt Mooney https://www.christianity.com/author/britt-mooney/ Good Friday is one of the most solemn days in the Christian faith, yet its name points to something deeply hopeful. This article explains what happened on Good Friday, why Christians call it “good,” and how the cross reveals both the cost of sin and the depth of God’s love. It is a meaningful guide for reflecting on Christ’s sacrifice and the hope that leads to Easter. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:45:00 -0400 2026-03-31T01:51:06-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/what-s-so-good-about-good-friday.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/what-s-so-good-about-good-friday.html Justin Holcomb https://www.christianity.com/author/justin-holcomb/ Good Friday is one of the most solemn and meaningful days of Holy Week. This article explains what Good Friday is, why Christians call it “good,” and what the Bible says about Jesus’ crucifixion and death. It is a clear, helpful resource for reflecting on the cross and the hope that leads to Easter. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:35:00 -0400 2026-03-31T01:51:06-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/what-is-the-significance-of-holy-monday.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/what-is-the-significance-of-holy-monday.html Greg Grandchamp https://www.christianity.com/author/greg-grandchamp/ Jesus knew he would fulfill every promise, every Old Testament prophecy — and it was coming down to the final week. Holy Monday. The second day of what we now call Holy Week. The last Monday leading up to Easter, or Resurrection Sunday. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:25:00 -0400 2026-03-31T01:51:06-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/10-easter-movies-life-of-jesus-watch.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/10-easter-movies-life-of-jesus-watch.html G. Connor Salter https://www.christianity.com/author/connor-salter/ It can be hard to pick a great Jesus movie to watch this Easter season. There have been literally hundreds of movies about the Easter story of Jesus Christ. There have been big-budget epics like The Greatest Story Ever Told and more personal movies like The Gospel According to St. Matthew. The following list gives 10 accessible Easter movies about Jesus’ life. The list includes some Biblical epics, some kid-friendly movies, and some thought-provoking movies for adults. If you want a longer list of kid-friendly Easter movies, check out these articles on Crosswalk.com and iBelieve.com.Each Easter movie entry includes its rating and a recommendation on whether it’s appropriate for children. Each film also has a link to Common Sense Media or IMDb's Parent Guide so you can decide whether the movie is suitable for your family. There is also a link to sites showing where the movie can be streamed. If you can’t stream the movie in your area, check whether your local library offers Kanopy, an online service that lets you stream up to 10 free movies each month with your library card.Looking for the best Easter movies about Jesus? This list highlights 10 films about the life, death, and resurrection of Christ, including classic biblical epics, family-friendly picks, and thoughtful options for adults. Whether you want a movie for Holy Week, Good Friday, or Easter Sunday, these selections can help you reflect on the gospel story in a meaningful way.What Are the Best Easter Movies About Jesus?The best Easter movies about Jesus help viewers reflect on Christ’s life, ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection. Some families prefer classic Jesus films that closely follow the Gospels, while others may want animated Easter movies for children or thought-provoking adaptations for older viewers. The best choice depends on your audience, but each of these movies offers a different way to engage the Easter story during Holy Week.Photo Credit: Angel Studios Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:55:00 -0400 2026-03-31T01:51:06-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/when-is-easter-sunday.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/when-is-easter-sunday.html Christianity.com Editorial Staff https://www.christianity.com/author/christianitycom-editorial-staff/ Wondering when Easter falls in 2026? This helpful guide explains the date of Easter Sunday, why Easter changes every year, and how Holy Week leads up to the celebration of Christ’s resurrection. It’s a clear resource for planning ahead and understanding the meaning behind the season. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:30:00 -0400 2026-03-31T01:51:06-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/what-is-holy-week-biblical-events-and-meaning.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/what-is-holy-week-biblical-events-and-meaning.html Christianity.com Editorial Staff https://www.christianity.com/author/christianitycom-editorial-staff/ In the Christian faith, Holy Week, the week leading to Easter Sunday, is commemorated with notable importance, honoring the acts of Jesus Christ in the days before His crucifixion and resurrection. Read the scripture accounts for the days of Holy Week. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:30:00 -0400 2026-03-31T01:51:06-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/when-is-good-friday-this-year.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/when-is-good-friday-this-year.html Lisa Loraine Baker https://www.christianity.com/author/lisa-loraine-baker/ When is Good Friday? Why is it different than any other Friday? For Christians worldwide, Good Friday is a day of remembrance as the Friday Jesus was crucified and died on the cross. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:32:00 -0400 2026-03-31T01:51:06-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/what-does-the-bible-say-about-palm-sunday.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/what-does-the-bible-say-about-palm-sunday.html Britt Mooney https://www.christianity.com/author/britt-mooney/ Palm Sunday reminds believers of Jesus’ role as King and Messiah, and the praise he deserves. However, it holds a certain complexity, foreshadowing how the same crowd would later turn on Jesus and say, “Crucify Him!” Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:40:00 -0400 2026-03-31T01:51:06-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/prayer/a-prayer-for-palm-sunday-hosanna-in-the-highest.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/prayer/a-prayer-for-palm-sunday-hosanna-in-the-highest.html Christianity.com Editorial Staff https://www.christianity.com/author/christianitycom-editorial-staff/ Palm Sunday fulfilled ancient prophecies given in Zechariah 9. Use these prayers and passages to reflect on what made this day so meaningful, the day when Jesus began His journey to the cross. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:25:36 -0400 2026-03-31T01:51:06-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/reasons-the-women-of-easter-deserve-our-applause-and-imitation.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/reasons-the-women-of-easter-deserve-our-applause-and-imitation.html Stacey Monaco https://www.christianity.com/author/stacey-monaco/ As the calendar moves forward toward the sacred beauty of this coming Good Friday, Silent Saturday, and Easter Sunday, we have the opportunity to once again look to the scriptures that detail the passion of our Lord.A careful reading of Luke 22-24, John 19-20, and the other gospel accounts of the crucifixion and resurrection, may cause your eyes to be opened afresh and for you to stand astonished at the courage of the women of Easter.Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome were among the women of Easter. They watched from a distance as nails pounded through the flesh of the hands and feet of Jesus, the Lord whom they loved.These women had become steadfast disciples and followed Jesus, tenderly and generously caring for his needs. Joanna is also mentioned as one of the faithful women of Easter, and as a biblical narrative notes, “Many other women who had come up with him (Jesus) to Jerusalem were also there” (Mark 15:41).The Easter story is alive with women whose quiet courage was exhibited from the garish heartbreak of the cross to the wonderment of the tomb and the first appearance of the resurrected Christ.It is easy to slip past the women in these passages, overlooking them just as they might have been in the patriarchal system of their day. Women in their society were not considered to have a voice in community affairs, to be trustworthy messengers, nor were they counted as reliable witnesses to testify in court.As biblical characters and disciples, these women could appear anecdotal to the greater drama of the unjust and brutal trial and crucifixion of the Son of God. They may even seem a small part of the Easter story when contrasted with the delight of a Savior risen on that early Sunday morn.Courage and deep-rooted confidence were exhibited by each one of these women as they stood in the face of stark adversity and the death of their deepest longing and hope.They believed they had found the promised Savior, but the events of that first Easter gave them every reason to be overwhelmed with fear and doubt.Here are 3 elements of courageous faith shown by the women of Easter:  Top featured image created using AI Technology via DALL-E on ChatGPT Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:24:33 -0400 2026-03-31T01:51:06-04:00