When is Easter Sunday 2023?
Easter Sunday in 2023 is on April 9th. The exact date of Easter Sunday changes each year, as it is based on the first Sunday after the full moon following the vernal equinox. This calculation means that Easter Sunday can fall anywhere between March 22nd and April 25th.
Why do We Wish Easter Sunday?
Easter Sunday is a time of joy, renewal and hope for Christians, and wishing someone a happy Easter is a way to share these feelings and to express well wishes during this important religious holiday. Wishing someone a happy Easter is also a way to acknowledge the significance of the day and to show support for their faith. The custom of wishing others a happy Easter is a long-standing tradition that has been passed down through generations and is a way for people to come together and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
How do you wish for Easter?
One way to wish someone a happy Easter Sunday is by saying “Happy Easter” or “Easter Blessings”. You can also express your well wishes through a card, text message, phone call, or in person by saying something like “Wishing you a joyous Easter filled with love, hope, and peace.” Another option is to incorporate religious references, such as “May the risen Lord bring you happiness and hope this Easter Sunday.” The most important thing is to convey your heartfelt wishes in a way that feels meaningful to you and to the person you are wishing.
What is a good happy Easter message?
From a biblical perspective, a good Happy Easter message would focus on the central message of Easter Sunday, which is the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Bible states in 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 that “For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures.” This message of hope and redemption is at the heart of the Easter holiday, and a good Happy Easter message would celebrate this event and its significance in the lives of believers.
A message that draws on this biblical narrative could say something like “May the joy of the resurrection fill your heart this Easter Sunday as we celebrate the victory of Jesus over sin and death. May His love and grace fill your life and bring you hope and peace.” Another option could be “Easter reminds us of the incredible sacrifice that Jesus made for us on the cross, and of His triumphant resurrection, which gives us the gift of eternal life. Wishing you a blessed and joyful Easter filled with the hope and renewal that comes from knowing Him.” The important thing is to express the central message of the resurrection and its significance in a heartfelt and meaningful way.
Bible Verses for Easter Sunday
• Matthew 28:1-20
• Mark 16:1-20
• Luke 24:1-53
• John 20:1-31
• Acts 2:22-36
• Romans 4:25
• Romans 6:4
• Romans 8:34
• 1 Corinthians 5:7
• 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
• 2 Corinthians 5:17
• Galatians 2:20
• Ephesians 1:20
• Philippians 2:8-11
• Colossians 1:18
• Colossians 2:13-15
• 1 Thessalonians 4:14
• 1 Timothy 3:16
• 1 Peter 1:3
• 1 Peter 1:21
• 1 Peter 3:18
• 1 John 4:9
1-8 Easter Sunday wishes/quotes
• “Easter is a time to celebrate the power and victory of Jesus, just as He says in Revelation 1:18 that He has the keys to death and Hades.“
• “Wishing you a blessed Easter filled with the peace and hope that come from the resurrection of Jesus, just as He says in John 8:36 that He sets us free and we will be free indeed.”
• “Easter Sunday wishes; May the love and sacrifice of Jesus bring you joy and renewal this Easter Sunday, just as He says in John 6:40 that He will raise us up on the last day.”
• “Easter is a time to celebrate the love and sacrifice of Jesus, just as He says in 1 John 3:16 that He laid down His life for us and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.”
• “Wishing you a Happy Easter filled with the blessings of the risen Lord, just as He says in Ephesians 1:7 that we have redemption through His blood and the forgiveness of sins.”
• “May the grace and love of Jesus fill your heart this Easter Sunday, just as He says in John 3:16 that He loves us and gave His only Son for us.”
• “May this Easter Sunday be a time of celebration and thanksgiving for the love and sacrifice of Jesus, just as He says in Philippians 2:8 that He humbled himself and became obedient to death, even death on a cross.”
9-15 Easter Sunday wishes/quotes
• “Easter Sunday wishes; May the peace and joy of the risen Lord fill your heart this Easter Sunday, just as He says in Romans 8:11 that the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in us.”
• “May the peace and hope of the risen Lord be with you this Easter Sunday, just as He says in 1 Peter 2:24 that He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness.”
• “Wishing you a joyful Easter filled with the blessings of the resurrection of Jesus, just as He says in 1 Corinthians 6:14 that He was raised from the dead, that we might bear fruit for God.”
• “Wishing you a Happy Easter filled with the peace and comfort that come from the resurrection of Jesus, just as He says in Romans 5:1 that we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
• “May the love and hope of the risen Lord be with you this Easter Sunday, just as He says in 1 John 5:11-13 that He has given us eternal life and this life is in His Son.”
16-21 Easter wishes/quotes
• “Wishing you a joyful Easter filled with the peace and hope that come from the resurrection of Jesus, just as He says in Isaiah 53:5 that by His wounds we are healed.”
• “Wishing you a Happy Easter filled with the grace and love of the resurrected Lord, just as He says in Colossians 1:14 that He has redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us.”
• “May the love and joy of the risen Lord be with you this Easter Sunday, just as He says in Romans 8:38-39 that nothing can separate us from His love, not death, not life, not angels, not rulers, not things present, not things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation.”
• “May the peace and hope of the redeemed Lord be with you this Easter Sunday, just as He says in Romans 5:8-9 that God demonstrates His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us, and since, we have now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him.”
22-25 Easter Sunday wishes/quotes
• “Wishing you a Happy Easter filled with the grace and love of the risen Lord, just as He says in 1 John 4:9-10 that God showed us His love by sending His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him, and in this is love, not that we have loved God but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.”
• “Easter Sunday wishes; May the peace and hope of the redeemed Lord be with you this Easter Sunday, just as He says in Romans 8:1-2 that there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.”
• “May the power of the redeemed Lord be with you this Easter Sunday, just as He says in Ephesians 1:17-23 that He gave us the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, the eyes of our hearts being enlightened, that we may know what is the hope to which He has called us, and what are the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints.”
• “Wishing you a joyful Easter filled with the blessings of the resurrection of Jesus, just as He says in Colossians 2:13-15 that He forgave us all our sins, having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us, and He has taken it away, nailing it to the cross.”
25-32 Easter Sunday wishes/quotes
• “Easter is a time to celebrate the new life that comes from the resurrection of Jesus, just as He says in 1 Peter 1:3-9 that we are born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you.”
• “May the blessings of this Easter Sunday bring you hope, renewal and a brighter future. Happy Easter Sunday with best wishes and love from 2 Corinthians 5:17.”
• “May the love and sacrifice of our Lord be a reminder of the boundless grace He has for us. Happy Easter with blessings from Romans 5:8.”
• “Easter is a celebration of the power of love and redemption, may it bring peace and joy to your life. Happy Easter with blessings from Romans 5:1.”
33-40 Easter Sunday wishes/quotes
• “May the power of the resurrection of Jesus fill your life with joy, hope and love. Happy Easter with blessings from 1 Peter 1:3.”
• “May the light of the resurrection shine bright in your life, guiding you to hope and joy. Happy Easter with blessings from 2 Corinthians 4:6.”
• “Easter Sunday is a celebration of the power of forgiveness and redemption, may it bring joy to your life. Happy Easter Sunday with best wishes and love from Colossians 1:14.”
• “As we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, may it bring you renewed strength and peace. Happy Easter with blessings from Romans 8:11.”
• “May the hope and promise of Easter fill your heart with happiness and love. Happy Easter with blessings from 1 Peter 1:3-4.”
• “Easter is a time to celebrate the victory of life over death, may it bring comfort and joy to your soul. Happy Easter with love from Romans 6:9.”
40-50+ Easter Sunday wishes/quotes
• “May the resurrection of Jesus bring you the light of hope and the warmth of love this Easter Sunday. Happy Easter with blessings from John 8:12.”
• “May the power of the resurrection bring you joy, renewal and strength this Easter Sunday. Happy Easter with love from Romans 5:8.”
• “As we celebrate the triumph of Easter, may it bring you peace, hope and love. Happy Easter with blessings from Colossians 3:3-4.”
• “May the message of Easter bring you the comfort and peace of knowing that the love of our Lord is always with us. Happy Easter Sunday with best wishes and blessings from Romans 8:38-39.”
• “May the power of the resurrection bring you strength and renewal this Easter Sunday. Happy Easter with love from Philippians 3:10-11.”
• “As we celebrate the triumph of life over death, may it bring you peace and hope this Easter Sunday. Happy Easter with blessings from Romans 5:1-2.”
• “May the joy of the resurrection bring you happiness and peace this Easter Sunday. Happy Easter with blessings from Matthew 28:6.”
Conclusion
Easter Sunday is a significant celebration in the Christian faith, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Sending wishes to someone on Easter Sunday is a way to extend love, hope and blessings to friends and family. Wishes can range from simple greetings to more elaborate messages with biblical references. Regardless of the form it takes, wishing someone on Easter Sunday is a meaningful and joyous way to celebrate the occasion.
‘Happy Easter’ Wishes for Family, Friends, and Colleagues
Whether they celebrate in the Christian tradition, paint colorful eggs, or simply enjoy a few chocolate bunnies, wish a joyous celebration to your dear ones with these wonderful Easter wishes.
• May you have a wonderful Easter – full of joy and love! Sending you my warmest thoughts and tightest hugs.
• I hope Easter brings you as many smiles as you bring to others.
• Wishing you a lovely Easter, warm sunshine, and the beauty of spring all around you.
• Happy Easter! Wishing you a season filled with love, joy, and happiness.
• I’m sending my warmest holiday wishes your way. May the Easter holiday bring you happiness and health throughout the year.
• I wish you a beautiful Easter Sunday! May this peaceful holiday bring you love, happiness, and hope.
• Easter is such a hopeful time. I wish you every joy and blessing this season brings.
• Happy Easter! I hope you have a happy, healthy, and harmonious holiday.
• I’m sending you my best wishes for a wonderful Easter and the new season ahead! Warmest thoughts to you and your family.
• Knowing someone like you adds a little extra joy to Easter. Wishing you lots of sunshine, happiness, and love on this beautiful day.
• Happy Easter! May you enjoy this day surrounded by friends, family, and plenty of chocolate!
• Sending you my warmest wishes for a beautiful Easter! May your day be filled with love, happiness, and sunshine! I wish you and your family all the best.
‘Happy Easter’ Wishes for Children
While children prefer to focus on the Easter Bunny and baskets of candy, heartfelt and fun wishes are important too – even if they roll their eyes at an "egg-stra" terrible joke you made. Here are some of the best ‘Happy Easter’ wishes to make this day even more special.
• Hop, hop, hop! The Easter Bunny told me that you’re a great kid. I completely agree!
• Happy Easter to my favorite little bunny.
• I wish the Easter Bunny would give you all the sweet treats you ever wanted. Happy Easter to some-bunny who’s very dear to me.
• Here’s hoping the Easter Bunny brings you something extra delicious this year. Happy Easter, little one.
• Happy Easter! You make my heart hop!
• Have a happy Easter filled with chocolate, marshmallows, and jelly beans!
• I wish you nothing but sunshine, smiles, and all the sweet treats you ever wanted.
• You make my heart hop! Happy Easter to some-bunny who’s very special to me.
• You make Easter a very special occasion! Happy Easter, little bunny!
Funny ‘Happy Easter’ Wishes
As a celebration of new beginnings, Easter is the perfect time to show gratitude to our loved ones and spread joy with light-hearted and playful wishes.
• I love you hops – I mean, heaps! Happy, hoppy Easter!
• Wishing you a very hoppy Easter – and a happy spring, too!
• Love, chocolate, and sunshine – what more could you need? Happy Easter!
• I’m just hopping by to wish you a very happy Easter!
• Happy Easter from your favorite peeps. I hope your day is eggs-tra special with many chocolate-filled surprises!
• We carrot about you a lot! Is there anything better than an Easter spent with you? We wish you a very hoppy Easter!
• I hop your Easter is filled with happiness and chocolate bunnies.
• Sending warm, sweet thoughts for a happy, hoppy Easter.
• In this hopeful time, let’s give thanks for this beautiful world – and for sweets galore. May your Easter be as sweet as sugar-coated marshmallows.
• Easter is a time for family, fun, and all the chocolate you can eat!
Religious ‘Happy Easter’ Wishes
If you want to delve into the true meaning of the holiday, try one of these religious Easter wishes – they’re perfect for sending an Easter message of hope, faith, and love.
• May you have a sunny, blessed, and holy Easter!
• Happy Easter! Have a blessed one! I wish you every good thing at Easter and always.
• Wishing you a season filled with peace, joy, and beautiful weather. May your life always shine brightly.
• May you have a blessed Easter day with the most beautiful gift of all – family, faith, and friendship.
• Wishing you all the love and happiness that only Easter can bring. Have a blessed Easter!
• Sending you Easter blessings and wishing you a peaceful holiday.
• May God shower you with happiness, success, and love this Easter.
• As we celebrate the greatest miracle of all, may Easter bring you joy, peace, and hope.
• Have a blessed holiday filled with peace, happiness, and faith.
• May this Easter day be a testimony to God’s love and glory.
• Hoping your Easter day is full of life’s sweetest things – family, friends, and faith.
• Happy Easter! May this day bring you renewed hope, faith, and joy.
• Many blessings to you during this time of renewal. I hope you feel loved throughout this Easter day and beyond.
• May our hearts be filled with hope, peace, and love as we remember Jesus’ sacrifice. God bless you!
• May the miracle of Easter bring you peace, faith, and happiness.
• Sending you Easter blessings and wishing you a reflective holiday.
The Best ‘Happy Easter’ Quotes
Whether you’re looking for inspiration or something to add to your own Easter card, here are a few quotes we’ve collected just for you.
• Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’ – Robin Williams
• No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn. – Hal Borland
• The world is waking up after a long winter. Easter is a time to celebrate life! – Trudi Strain Trueit
• All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt! – Charles M. Schulz
• Spring adds new life and new joy to all that is. – Jessica Harrelson
• Easter egg hunts are proof that children can find things when they really want to. – Unknown
• You can cut all the flowers, but you cannot keep spring from coming. – Pablo Neruda
• That is one good thing about this world: there are always sure to be more springs. – L. M. Montgomery
• The very first Easter taught us this: that life never ends and love never dies. – Kate McGahan
• Just living is not enough… One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower. – Hans Christan Andersen
• Easter spells out beauty, the rare beauty of new life. – S. D. Gordon
• The great gift of Easter is hope. – Basil Hume
• The reappearance of the light is the same as the survival of the soul. – Victor Hugo
• A true friend is someone who thinks you’re a good egg, even if you’re cracked. – Bernard Meltzer
• Wait. Be patient. The storm will pass. The spring will come. – Robert H. Schuller
• Blossom by blossom, the spring begins. – Algernon Charles Swinburne
• Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy, he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. – 1 Peter 1:3
How to Wish ‘Happy Easter’ in Spanish?
Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, so here are a few ways to wish someone ‘Happy Easter’ in Spanish.
• ¡Felices Pascuas! – Happy Easter!
• ¡Que pases una feliz Pascua! – Have a happy Easter!
• ¡Que tengas una Pascua llena de alegría! – Have an Easter full of joy!
How to Wish ‘Happy Easter’ in Italian?
If you find yourself in Italy on Easter day, here’s how to greet Italians in their native language.
• Buona Pasqua! – Happy Easter!
• Buona Pasqua a tutti! – Happy Easter, everyone!
• Buona Pasqua a te e famiglia! – Happy Easter to you and your family!
How to Wish ‘Happy Easter’ in Greek?
For Greeks, Easter is the most important religious holiday. Here’s how to greet them on this special occasion.
• Καλό Πάσχα! – Happy Easter! Note: Use only before Easter to refer to the celebrations and Holy week as a whole.
• Χριστός Ανέστη! – Christ is risen. Note: Said on Easter Sunday.
How to Wish ‘Happy Easter’ in French?
Parlez-vous Français? No? Not a problem. Here are a few ways of wishing happy Easter in French.
• Joyeuses Pâques! – Happy Easter!
• Nous vous souhaitons de joyeuses Pâques! – We wish you a happy Easter!
• Je vous souhaite à tous de joyeuses Pâques! – I wish you all a happy Easter!
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