Across the world, Christians celebrate Easter as a joyful remembrance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is the most important feast of the Christian faith—affirming and proclaiming the belief that Jesus Christ, who was crucified and buried, rose from the dead on the third day.

After suffering on the cross and giving up His life, Jesus’ body was laid in a tomb. But on the third day, He rose from the dead and later ascended into heaven. Easter is the day we remember His sacrifice and suffering, and more importantly, celebrate the joy and hope of His resurrection.

Easter is not just a ritual or tradition; it is a historical truth and a spiritual foundation. It is the day Christians celebrate with joy the victory of Jesus over sin and death. As the Apostle Paul writes:

“If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain.” (1 Corinthians 15:14)

The resurrection of Christ is our hope and the very foundation that gives meaning to our lives.

Clarence Hall, a Christian thinker, beautifully wrote:

“If Easter says anything to us today, it says this: You can put truth in a grave, but it won’t stay there. You can nail it to a cross, wrap it in winding sheets, and shut it up in a tomb—but it will rise!”

Yet, we often reduce this profound truth into just another event in the church calendar—limited to ceremonies in our churches or celebrations in our homes. We fail to recognize Easter as an opportunity to boldly proclaim to the world: He is truly risen!

Can we, as Christians, make Easter a celebration that is not only personal but also public—a true festival of joy and hope that is shared with others?

During Ramadan, our Muslim brothers and sisters host iftar meals and share the joy of their faith with others. Our Hindu friends open their homes during Onam to welcome people with festive meals. Why don’t Christians do the same during Easter? When others use such opportunities to quietly proclaim their beliefs through hospitality, Christians often miss out on doing the same during their greatest celebration.

The Bible says:

“We cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.” (Acts 4:20)

Easter should not be kept to ourselves. It is a feast of hope meant to be shared. Can we open our homes and communities this Easter to others? Can we set a table and invite friends of other faiths—not to convert them, but to lovingly share what Easter means to us? Let us begin a new tradition this year—a small step with a big message.

In the early Church, Easter was known as the Sunday of joy. Believers would greet one another by saying, “Christ is risen!” and respond, “He is risen indeed!”

It was a shared celebration, a shared hope.

The message of Easter was first spoken not with loud trumpets, but in a quiet garden—to two women, with these words:

“Do not be afraid… for He is risen” (Matthew 28:5–6).

That message still echoes today. Because Jesus is alive, we don’t need to fear—not suffering, not uncertainty, not even death. Easter reminds us that with Christ, we rise above every setback. We live with hope, not fear. The resurrection gives us strength to face life’s trials, courage to love boldly, and the peace of knowing that Christ is always with us.

Today, many live in fear, loneliness, and despair. The message of Easter is exactly what this world needs—regardless of religion or background. Let’s not keep it hidden. Let’s share it.

Easter is the Sunday of joy.

It is also the Sunday of hope.

So let us not keep Easter as a private event or just a religious ceremony, but as a great message the whole world needs to hear.

Easter must be celebrated.

Easter must be proclaimed.

Easter must be shared.