Today, Easter's most recognizable traditions are perhaps those dealing with eggs and rabbits.
But how did the holiday get its start?
Celebrations of the Christian festival of Easter have been documented as early as the 2nd century.
Today the holiday is observed around the globe by thousands of Christian denominations.
Easter commemorates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his Crucifixion about 30 CE.
The Easter story is documented in the Bible, in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
Each Gospel tells a similar story.
On the Sunday morning following Christ's Crucifixion on Good Friday, women went to visit Christ's tomb and found a stone rolled away from the tomb's entrance and Christ's body gone.
The women hurriedly shared the news with Christ's followers, the Apostles.
After initial disbelief, the Apostles celebrated the Resurrection of Christ until his Ascension into heaven 40 days later.
