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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.

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Last updated: November 08, 2024

Jul 17, 2018 ... "At Easter" is the same as "In the Holy Week" (less often). "On Easter" is the same as "on Easter Sunday".
Dec 2, 2017 ... In the UK at least we say “at Easter” when we're talking about the Easter season in broad terms, but we say “on Easter Sunday” when talking ...
Apr 25, 2019 ... At Easter I had a fall. The wild garlic smelled lovely, but I didn't want to die there ... It's well known that once you pass a certain age, ...
Dec 18, 2015 ... In the UK we would say 'at Easter.' If you are talking about the specific day we would say 'on Easter Sunday/Monday' etc. So I guess it depends ...
Apr 21, 2017 ... The “Cleaning” at Easter. "We expected it to be a quiet night of prayer spent on Golgotha and in Christ's tomb...hardly so! The Russians had ...
Apr 14, 2020 ... Seven Stanzas at Easter” was written by John Updike and has become a much-loved poem.
at Easter I get two weeks off school at Easter. More examplesFewer examples. We're going to my parents for Easter. Did you have a nice Easter? SMART ...
The blessing of dying at Easter. by Angela Tilby. 05 May 2017. Facing death with faith: Rachel Boulding at her father's grave in the churchyard of St Peter ...
Apr 8, 2012 ... I think it compliments the sensibilities Updike expresses in his poem. Blessed Easter, one and all! Seven Stanzas at Easter. Make no mistake: if ...
Nov 17, 2023 ... Where to sit at Easter Road? :discussion: Discussion. Hi all,. I'm visiting Edinburgh from London (West Ham fan here) in a couple of weekends ...

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.

Show examples from the web [+]
Last updated: November 08, 2024

Jul 17, 2018 ... "At Easter" is the same as "In the Holy Week" (less often). "On Easter" is the same as "on Easter Sunday".
Why Elevation Church Won't Say 'Resurrection' On Easter Invites · Or "calvary" or the phrase "the blood of Jesus." · An Honest Conversation With Elevation ...
Apr 11, 2023 ... Let's just say that if I had any other reasonable options, I'd prefer to host my wedding then vs. on Easter. Upvote 11. Downvote Reply reply
May 5, 2017 ... On Easter Saturday, Rachel Boulding, deputy editor of this paper, died of cancer at the age of 52 (Obituary, 28 April). She was the editor of ...
Apr 18, 2022 ... 70 votes, 95 comments. I found out the hard way that you can't buy beer on Easter. I tried QT and ABC. I'm not religious, I don't celebrate ...
Mar 28, 2022 ... Prime on Easter Sunday ... Does anyone have any idea what amazon are planning for Easter Sunday? They've not listed it as a holiday but when ...
Apr 13, 2012 ... Reflections on Easter ... Today I read a poll of American Christians about the resurrection of Jesus. It reported that more than 90% of American ...
Dec 2, 2017 ... In the UK at least we say “at Easter” when we're talking about the Easter season in broad terms, but we say “on Easter Sunday” when talking ...
Mar 31, 2013 ... N. T. Wright on Easter · “…Many churches now hold Easter vigils, as the Orthodox church has always done, but in many cases they are… ·… ·…if Lent ...
Dec 18, 2015 ... ' If you are talking about the specific day we would say 'on Easter Sunday/Monday' etc. So I guess it depends which variant of English you are ...

Alternatives:

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

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