Commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ Easter, also called Pasch or Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, is a Christian celebration and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the Bible's New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD. It is the culmination of the Passion of Jesus, preceded by Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance. 398,926 views on April 16, 2017 — Wikipedia's most-read article that day. Also most read: The Fate of the Furious, 13 Reasons Why, Isaiah Thomas (basketball), Emma Morano. Wiki link