The Difference Between Easter and Passover Dates in 2024

Discover why Easter and Passover don't fall on the same date in 2024, exploring the reasons behind their separate calendars.

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Easter and Passover aren't at the same time in 2024 because Easter is determined by the Christian lunar calendar, based on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox. Passover follows the Hebrew calendar, starting on the 15th of Nisan. The variations in lunar cycles between the two calendars result in different dates.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What determines the date of Easter each year? Easter is determined by the Christian lunar calendar, specifically the first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox.
  2. What is the Hebrew calendar? The Hebrew calendar is a lunisolar calendar used primarily for Jewish religious observances, starting with the month of Nisan.
  3. Why do Easter and Passover sometimes overlap? Easter and Passover can occasionally overlap due to both being based on lunar cycles, but they generally follow different calendars.
  4. How are the dates of Easter and Passover calculated? Easter's date is based on the Christian tradition of the lunar calendar, while Passover follows the Hebrew calendar's fixed date format.

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