If you are looking for a secular approach to teaching about Easter, this may just be the resource for you. Pupils read a paraphrased text depicting the last supper, arrest, and crucifixion of Jesus Christ as told in the Bible,...

Read about how Easter, Lent, Shrove Tuesday, Holy Week, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday are observed in England.

A summary of the Easter traditions in Australia.

Learn about the location, history, and language of Easter Island.

A description of Easter and its importance in the liturgical celebrations of the Catholic Church. A great overview of the meaning and message of Easter. Please note that The Catholic Encyclopedia is a historic reference source and should...

An explanation of the Russian Easter celebration.

A detailed report on one of the world's most famous, yet least visited archaeological sites, Easter Island. This site covers many of the theories surrounding the island, ancient and recent history and has some great pictures.

Easter Island has been a hotbed for speculation for many years. Contrary to the popular belief that aliens are responsible for the island's mysterious statues, this website presents the true story behind the statues.

A description of the Easter celebration in Mexico.

This site contains links to view the words to "Here Comes Peter Cottontail" and "Easter Parade".

This site provides a selection of Easter poems written for young audiences as well as for those young at heart.

This site provides a selection of Easter poems written for young audiences as well as for those young at heart.

Explains the definition, the Feast, and much of what is related to Easter as we know it. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.

Gives some basic geographic and historical information on Easter Island located in the South East Pacific. Includes photos.

NOVA ferrets out long-forgotten secrets of architects and engineers of the early civilizations. Content focuses on the trebuchets of medieval Europe, the pharaoh's obelisks of ancient Egypt, the moai statues of Easter Island, the...

Students learn about the liberation of Ireland. Topics explored are the 1916 Easter Rising, the Irish Revolution, the Republic of Ireland, and the Irish Declaration of Independence.

A lecture that gives theories about how the people of Easter Island were able to cross the Pacific. Provides maps and pictures of the island to go along with lecture points.

Susan Lumpkin, in her article in Zoogoer Magazine, traces the origins of the Easter Bunny and deals with information related to rabbits in general. Topics covered in her article include Where in the World?, A Rabbit by Any Other Name,...

This site is a complete encyclopedia of Chilean leaders. Also provides detailed chronologies, flags, national anthems, maps and indexes. There is also a section devoted to Easter Island.

This site takes an extensive look at the Resurrection of Christ and several theories that deal with the Resurrection. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of...

This "kite science" site offers information on wind and the atmospheric conditions that cause it. From "Principles of Aeronautics."

There was a controversy surrounding the presidential election of Rutherford B. Hayes. The Library of Congress has facts and photographs to explain.

Description of the Feast of the Holy Trinity, celebrated by the Catholic Church at the end of the Easter Season, before returning to Ordinary Time. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be...

Read about Mexico's passion play of Iztapalapa, one of the most popular religious celebrations in the world.