By Fareha Naaz
Publication Date: 2026-04-05 01:36:00
Google released a doodle on Sunday, 5 April, celebrating the auspicious Christian festival. Celebrated all-round the globe, this festival commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion. On the eve of the festival, Easter vigil mass is observed where worshippers gather in large numbers at Cathedrals and churches to mark the values of hope, renewal and the triumph of life over death.
The caption to the post states, “Happy Easter! This Doodle highlights the centuries-old tradition of families dyeing Easter eggs in pastel colorways.”
This doodle shows colorful eggs which are symbolic of new life and the resurrection in Christian tradition. Exchanged as gifts and treats during Eastertide, these pastel dyed eggs represent the hollow tomb of Christ and the beginning of new life.
The celebrations of this day bring together friends, family and tradition. Celebrated with pomp and vigour across the world, Easter falls after the observance of Holy Week….
