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Easter
India's Christian Communities Celebrate the Resurrection
Tags: Easter · Good Friday · Christian Festivals India · Kerala · Goa · Northeast India · Indian Festivals
India's Christian communities also observe Holy Week, Good Friday and Easter.
**Good Friday** is solemn. **Easter** celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Holy Week Observances
**Palm Sunday** — Marks the beginning of Holy Week.
**Maundy Thursday** — Commemorates the Last Supper.
**Good Friday** — A day of mourning marking the crucifixion.
**Easter Sunday** — Joyful celebration of the resurrection.
Regional Traditions
Regional foods and family customs vary greatly among Goan, Kerala, Northeast Indian and other Christian communities.
Traditional Easter meals include **Easter Sunday breakfast** of appam and stew in Kerala, and **sorpotel** (traditional Goan celebratory dish) in Goa.
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- Christmas in India — The other major Christian festival.
- Kerala — Ancient Christian heritage.