Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
Days of Significance Calendar
At Niagara Children's Centre, we embrace the diverse identities, experiences, perspectives, and abilities of our children, youth, their families, our staff, board members, and community partners. This calendar has been thoughtfully curated to equally celebrate, acknowledge, and embrace the richness of our community.
Note: Select days may vary a few days before or after the indicated date due to the observance of the lunar calendar for some cultures/faiths and time zones.
Orthodox Easter
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Orthodox Easter
Easter is a major festival of the Christian church year, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus on the third day after the Crucifixion. In Western churches, Easter falls on a Sunday between March 22 and April 25, depending on the date of the first full moon after the spring equinox. This time was fixed after the Council of Nicaea (325 CE). In the Eastern Orthodox calendar, which uses a different calculation, Easter often falls later. A joyful festival and a time of redemption, Easter brings an end to the long period of penitential preparation that constitutes Lent.