MedborgarskapskursenGlossary · Chapter 13: Traditions and holidays
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Swedish word. In English: resurrection
According to Christian belief, Jesus coming back to life after his death. The word can also mean a stir or commotion among many people.
Facts about the word
- Easter is a Christian festival celebrated to remember Jesus' death on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. Sverige i fokus s. 45
- Easter is celebrated at some point in March or April. Sverige i fokus s. 45
- Many Swedes celebrate Christian festivals such as Christmas and Easter, even if they do not see themselves as religious. Sverige i fokus s. 42
Page references are to UHR's study material Sverige i fokus.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
At Easter Christians celebrate that, according to their faith, Jesus came back to life: his resurrection. The birth of Jesus is celebrated at Christmas, and getting up in the morning is not called resurrection.
The word belongs to Chapter 13: Traditions and holidays in Sverige i fokus, with the full context and practice questions.