But even though Easter is significantly commercialized in stores and society in general, its origin is rooted in the Bible as it celebrates Jesus being raised from the dead and defeating sin and death!

Events were held across many European capitals to mark the Christian Easter holiday, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion. View on euronews

Christians across Canberra have marked Easter Sunday with prayers, hymns and even a few Easter eggs. The day that marks the rising of Christ began early with some gathering in the dark to greet the dawn.