Why do the celebration dates change every year and always get controversial?

KOMPAS.com – The celebration of Easter, the oldest Christian tradition, is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, three days after being crucified.

However, each year, the celebration of Easter falls on a different date and it has always been a subject of controversy that has divided the Church to this day.

All four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) report the death of Jesus Christ on Passover, but each cites a different date.

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John mentions that the interpolation took place on the Passover itself, the fourteenth day after the first month appeared at the beginning of spring, according to the Hebrew calendar.

But according to Matthew, Mark, and Luke, Jesus was still enjoying the Paschal meal and was crucified a day later, on the fifteenth day after the appearance of the first month.

So, just a few generations after Jesus’ death, distinctions have emerged to commemorate his death and resurrection.

How are Easter dates determined?

Sometimes Easter is celebrated at the end of March, but also at the end of April.

In 2021, Easter is celebrated on April 4, while in 2019, Easter falls on April 21. Easter will fall again in the third week of April 2038.

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Easter always falls on the first Sunday after the full moon follows the starting point of spring. But this full moon is not calculated based on modern astronomy.

For the purposes of calculating Easter, the equinox or first day of spring is always counted on March 21.