April Calendar

Many groups have special days in April.

Baisaikhi
Baisaikhi is a Sikh holiday. It is the anniversary of an important date in the Sikh religion. Sikhs often have a parade for Baisaikhi.

Passover
Passover is a Jewish holiday. It lasts for eight days. During Passover, families have a special meal called a seder. They tell the story of how the Jews escaped from Egypt 3000 years ago.

Easter
On this day, Christians celebrate their belief that Jesus Christ rose from the dead. Many churches have services for Easter. Children celebrate Easter with chocolate bunnies and coloured eggs.

Background Information

Do you celebrate any special holidays in April? What are they? Do you know of any other religious holidays that are in the month of April? It can be interesting to learn about other religions and their holidays.

Questions

1. What is Baisaikhi?

2. What is a Sikh?

3. Use the word anniversary in a sentence.

4. What is the important date that Baisaikhi represents? (You may have to look this up in an encyclopedia)

5. How long does Passover last?

6. What is the Passover meal called?

7. When did the Jews escape from Egypt?

8. Why do you think the Jews wanted to escape?

9. What do Christians celebrate on Easter?

10. Why do you think children celebrate Easter with chocolate covered bunnies and coloured eggs?