Not Anglican but there is no Caucus designation at the top of the page ...
So I would like to put in my 2 cents.. .The timing of the Resurrection celebration is clearly based on the passover which historically is the correct time frame for the crucification and the resurrection,BUT.......
In order to draw in the pagan population many terms and practices were incorporated into the Holy days
We see pagan images and practices today that overshadow the risen Christ.. even from the mouths of “confessing” Christians we hear of the importance of the easter bunnies, colored eggs , etc.. previous symbols of spring holiday of the pagans...even the name Easter is drawn from pagan sources..
But I draw on the words of Paul here
1Cr 6:12 All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.
I think the R. Mod must of removed the “caucas” in the title...(I must not of submitted it right?)
Actually, RnMomof7 there is only once source to link word Easter to pagan sources, which is the venerable Bede—and the article gives a very good argument why Bede was likely speculating at that point, and just plain wrong.
I know for a fact, that even in modern German the word for “East” (Osten, or Öster) sounds a lot like the English “Easter,” so the etymology is likely there and not some far flung (5000 mile away)Ishtar connection. Churches have always been pointed East too...in honor of the Resurrection (and anticipating the 2nd Coming, and last resurrection).
Read the article, it will encourage your heart.
Shalom sister,