End of Easter at Pentecost

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End of Easter at Pentecost

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Catholics recognize Easter — when Jesus Christ rose from the dead after sacrificing his life for all of humanity — as the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the spring equinox. But, as it turns out, they can continue saying “Happy Easter” into May or, in some years, into June.

Easter lasts for a total of 50 days, from Easter Sunday until the feast of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit came upon the apostles, Mary, and the first followers of Christ.

This year, 2023, Easter was on April 9 and runs until this Sunday, May 28.
Easter officially ended for this year
but the resurrection message and the gifts of the Spirit linger forevermore
"He who followeth Me, walketh not in darkness." sayeth the Lord
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