Why is Easter Never on the Same Day?

Easter is two weeks away! April 5th to be exact. But why does the date change each year?

Professor Lori is here to teach you something new today.

If you are like me, Easter has came out of the blue this year. I didn't realize it until I was at the grocery store and started seeing chocolate bunnies. Unlike many other holidays, Easter does not fall on the same day each year. To be fair, yes it is always on a Sunday.

But why is it bouncing around so much? Well, turns out The Old Farmer's Almanac says that Easter is based on the lunar calendar. Easter is celebrated on the Sunday immediately after the first full moon that follows the vernal equinox.

Did you get that? I know, threw me for a loop too. Let me make it a little simpler.

In lay mans terms, 'Vernal Equinox' means spring. So, that means, since today is the first day of spring and the next full moon is scheduled for April 4 and Easter will be Sunday, April 5th.

If it's all too confusing, just ask a friend when Easter is or check your calendar.