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  Easter stands as the pinnacle of the Christian liturgical year, encompassing a season of profound religious significance and complex ritual observance. The way churches across denominations experience Easter is deeply rooted in centuries of theological development, historical tradition, and cultural variation. This article explores the diverse liturgical practices and sacred rituals that define Easter celebrations in various branches of Christianity, with particular attention to the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican, and Protestant traditions. The Centrality of Easter in the Liturgical Year Easter, or Pascha as it is known in the Eastern Christian tradition, celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, as described in the New Testament. This event is not merely commemorative; it is regarded as the cornerstone of Christian faith. The Apostle Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 15:14, “If Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith.”...