noun
- Easter, especially as celebrated in Eastern Orthodox and other Christian traditions; also, the Jewish Passover festival.
Usage: Also spelled Pascha or Pasque in historical contexts.; Primarily used in religious and cultural contexts.; The term derives from Greek and Hebrew origins.
Examples
- The Orthodox Church celebrates Paskha with a special midnight liturgy.
- Paskha is one of the most important festivals in the Christian calendar.
- Many Eastern European families prepare traditional foods for Paskha.
- The date of Paskha varies each year according to the lunar calendar.
- During Paskha, believers commemorate the resurrection of Christ.