Happy Easter 2017! What is Good Friday, the meaning behind Easter Sunday and why do we celebrate with chocolate eggs?

Why does the date for Easter Sunday change every year according to the lunar calendar? Why do people mark Easter? We've got all the answers to your questions

It is the time of year when chocolate eggs and bunnies are beginning to fill supermarket shelves and many people's thoughts are turning to the religious story that started off Easter .
For many, the first bank holiday weekend of the year - with four straight days off work - will have a particular appeal.
But Easter is that most confusing of dates - one that is never fixed and changes according to the lunar calendar.
Perhaps you're planning a break with the family or a weekend visiting friends. Or maybe you're just looking forward to spending a long weekend relaxing at home.
Or maybe you are wondering what the religious origin of Easter actually is and what happened during Holy Week - Good Friday to Easter.

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