what determines when Easter will be observed?
Easter for most Christians always falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after March 21. The observance cannot come before March 22 or after April 25. This year the observance is April 4. Some denominations, such as the Eastern Orthodox Church, may celebrate Easter later (April 11, this year). Did you know . . . Next year, spring break will not coincide with Easter for public school students in Duval County. It will be March 20-24, 2000. Easter will be observed April 23, 2000. By the way, don’t forget that Monday is a teacher’s planning day for Duval County schools. Students will have the day off. Spring break begins Friday and kids will return to school on April 12. Daylight-saving time: No, it’s not this Sunday. Daylight-saving time always begins the first Sunday in April, which is April 4 this year. It ends on the last Sunday in October. Search Tips – Use + to require word, – to omit. Enter words describing a concept or keywords.
