at easter vs on easter

Both are correct phrases; however, they're used in slightly different contexts. 'At Easter' is more commonly used to refer to the period of time around Easter, while 'on Easter' is used to specify the exact day of Easter.

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at easter

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to the period of time around Easter.

Use 'at Easter' to talk about events or activities that happen during the Easter period, such as 'We usually have a big family dinner at Easter.'

Examples:

We always go on a trip at Easter.
There are many traditions observed at Easter.
What are you planning to do at Easter this year?
The church is beautifully decorated at Easter.
Many people attend church services at Easter.

Alternatives:

during Easter
around Easter
for Easter
over Easter
throughout Easter

on easter

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to specify the exact day of Easter.

Use 'on Easter' when referring to a specific day, such as 'We always have a big family brunch on Easter.'

Examples:

We exchange Easter eggs on Easter.
The Easter parade is on Easter Sunday.
What are your plans on Easter this year?
We attend church services on Easter.
The family gathers for a meal on Easter.

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He's handsome like my Uncle Brent... on easter.
- I thought you said a man should never wear pastel Unless he's a black guy on easter.
Therefore, you may make visitation... every other week and Christmas Eve... and on Easter Sunday, wearing your pretty Easter outfits.
Yes, they steal even on Easter.
It doesn't replace a husband or a father on Easter Sunday.
- He died on Easter, Barbie.
I only come on Christmas and sometimes on Easter.
Now, remember, you can see him at Tahoe the week of the 17th and Atlantic City on Easter weekend.
On Easter I asked my mom... to give your aunt the blessed olive.
When will you arrive, on Easter?
Mr. Garrison, what can I do for you on Easter Sunday?
You couldn't find a rabbit at a petting zoo on Easter Sunday.
I remember relative Charlenes, who had a hard-on at Bardla Alp Hotel on Easter.
In a statue on Easter Island kind of way.
That's how Tearjerker ended up in a maximum-security prison on Easter Island.
I nearly lost you to assassins on Easter Sunday.
They're identical to the ones on Easter Island.
She's soliciting for stalls and street performers... for a fertility celebration on Easter Sunday.
"We meet again on Easter Monday"
You're the one that got dressed up like a cholo on Easter to come to this party.

Alternatives:

on Easter Sunday
on Easter day
on Easter weekend
on Easter holiday
on Easter celebration

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