Happy Easter

Merry Easter to you! Today is a religious holiday of Christian importance. It marks the day that Jesus Christ was resurrected after his crucifixion. Many people forget that Easter is a religious holiday and focus on the commercial easter bunny and jelly snacks at Walgreens. I figured a brief explanation would be worth my time.
Easter is the most important Christian holiday. Christmas is the most popular but there would be no Christmas with out Easter. Just think about it. You may have seen purple cloth draped over crosses displayed in church yards. This is due to Jesus' final trip into Jerusalem as "The King of the Jews." Purple is royal color and it is significant that Jesus would have been dressed in purple because the other people who wore that color were in the Roman government.
The Romans had many issues with the Jewish region of their empire and a person emerging as "King of the Jews" was a upsetting to Roman officials. Jesus was interviewed by Ponchus Pilot and Pilot brought him before the Jewish people who called for his execution. Jesus was then humiliated and marched through the streets to his death.
Regardless of your personal religious beliefs, you need to know Easter's background. The Christian religion is one of the largest in the world and has shaped western philosophy and culture. Now you are a little smarter. Happy Easter!