A stained-glass mural of Jesus. Graphic by The Signal reporter Ashley Alaniz — The religious and traditional value of Easter. Graphic by The Signal reporter, Ashley Alaniz

TIMELINE: Looking into the history of Easter

By Ashley Alaniz On Apr 15, 2019 220 0

Easter, a Christian holiday, celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. A tradition that begins with Ash Wednesday or Lent – a 40-day period of fasting, prayer and sacrifice – and ends with Holy Week. Holy Week includes Palm Sunday, the Sunday before Jesus’ death; Holy Thursday, the celebration of The Last Supper; Good Friday, the day to observe Jesus’ crucifixion; and Easter Sunday, the day Jesus rose from the dead.

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Alaniz is a senior at the University of Houston-Clear Lake. She currently works as a paralegal at a law firm in Baytown. At the same time, Alaniz works at Texas Children's Hospital assisting with social media in the public relations department. She likes to explore new places in the Houston area, attend movies, and visit museums for fun. After graduating this May, Alaniz intends to either pursue a career in public relations or continue her education by entering into grad school and study psychology.

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