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~The Story of Easter~

Easter is a time of springtime festivals. In Christian countries Easter is celebrated as the religious holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the son of God. But the celebrations of Easter have many customs and legends that are pagan in origin and have nothing to do with Christianity.

Scholars, accepting the derivation proposed by the 8th-century English scholar St. Bede, believe the name Easter is thought to come from the Scandinavian "Ostra" and the Teutonic "Ostern" or "Eastre," both Goddesses of mythology signifying spring and fertility whose festival was celebrated on the day of the vernal equinox.


Traditions associated with the festival survive in the Easter rabbit, a symbol of fertility, and in colored easter eggs, originally painted with bright colors to represent the sunlight of spring, and used in Easter-egg rolling contests or given as gifts.

The Christian celebration of Easter embodies a number of converging traditions with emphasis on the relation of Easter to the Jewish festival of Passover, or Pesach, from which is derived Pasch, another name used by Europeans for Easter. Passover is an important feast in the Jewish calendar which is celebrated for 8 days and commemorates the flight and freedom of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.


The early Christians, many of whom were of Jewish origin, were brought up in the Hebrew tradition and regarded Easter as a new feature of the Passover festival, a commemoration of the advent of the Messiah as foretold by the prophets. (For more information please visit Passover celebration - Passover on the Net).


Easter is observed by the churches of the West on the first Sunday following the full moon that occurs on or following the spring equinox (March 21). So Easter became a "movable" feast which can occur as early as March 22 or as late as April 25.


Christian churches in the East which were closer to the birthplace of the new religion and in which old traditions were strong, observe Easter according to the date of the Passover festival.


Easter is at the end of the Lenten season, which covers a forty-six-day period that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends with Easter. The Lenten season itself comprises forty days, as the six Sundays in Lent are not actually a part of Lent. Sundays are considered a commemoration of Easter Sunday and have always been excluded from the Lenten fast. The Lenten season is a period of penitence in preparation for the highest festival of the church year, Easter.


Holy Week, the last week of Lent, begins with the observance of Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday takes its name from Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem where the crowds laid palms at his feet. Holy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper, which was held the evening before the Crucifixion. Friday in Holy Week is the anniversary of the Crufixion, the day that Christ was crucified and died on the cross.

Holy week and the Lenten season end with Easter Sunday, the day of resurrection of Jesus Christ.


~Christianity and The Origins of Easter~

Easter is the Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of the Christian Messiah, Jesus Christ. The most important festival in the Christian calendar, Easter is celebrated on a Sunday between March 22 and April 25, depending how Lunar calendar corresponds to the Gregorian calendar in that particular year. Since the date of Easter changes each year, so too do the other Lenten festivals that fix their dates according to Easter, such as Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday and Good Friday.


The story of Easter is one of persecution and rebirth, making it the central experience of the Christian belief system. On the Friday before Easter, Christians believe that Jesus was executed by crucifixion. His body is believed to have been removed from the cross and buried in a guarded cave, with a large boulder blocking the entrance.


Tradition continues that the following Sunday, Jesus' gravesite was visited by faithful women-Jesus' mother the Virgin Mary may have been among them-who discovered that the cave was empty. Later that day and for several days after, Jesus' followers sighted him and came to believe that Jesus had been risen from the dead by God.


Jesus' resurrection holds central importance in Christian liturgy, as the pinnacle expression of sin and redemption. Romans 4:25 explains that, "Jesus was put to death for our trespasses and raised for our justification."


Jesus' resurrection - his being "raised" - is understood as evidence that he, through his righteousness, can redeem not only himself in death, but also the entire Christian community in life. As Romans 5:18 says: "Just as the result of one trespass was condemnation for all men, so also the result of one act of righteousness was justification that brings life for all men."


Furthermore, this watershed event has formed the Christian idea that humans must no longer live under the dominion of death or the power of sin. Again, Romans 6:9-11 teaches, "For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over him�In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Jesus Christ."


Today, Easter is clearly a Christian holiday, with deep liturgical and traditional significance. However, scholars actually believe that the festival has its roots in a number of pre-Christian faiths, including Pagan and Jewish. For example, historians believe that the word Easter is derived from the Saxon name of the Pagan goddess of spring and fertility, Eastre. The lunar calendar month of April was dedicated to a celebration of Eastre, featuring rituals to mark the vernal equinox and welcome the fertility associated with springtime.


Many of these Pagan traditions have been incorporated into Christianity's celebration of Easter today. The Easter bunny and Easter eggs, for instance, are both Pagan symbols of fertility. Even the story of Jesus' resurrection is echoed in Pagan mythology. The Greek legend of Persephone, for example, tells of her return from the underworld. This myth was understood by ancient Greeks as a metaphor for the return of spring after the darkness of winter. The Phrygians similarly believed that their omnipotent deity hibernated during the winter solstice and was awoken in the spring by their musical festivals.


The traditions of Easter also have roots in the Jewish springtime holiday of Passover. The name Easter is reflected in the Hebrew word for Passover, or Pesach. In Europe, the word Pasch is synonymous with the name Easter.


Furthermore, Jesus' disciples were the first Christians, many of whom are thought to have been historically Jewish. Scholars believe, in fact, that the first Easter celebrations were likely understood as a new form of commemorating the coming of the Messiah, a key component of Passover liturgy. (www.holidays.net)

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Here some preview about the New York Auto Show 2008 (www.popularmechanics.com)

Audi R8 Takes Two Car Awards as Mazda Gets Top Honor: Live from the 2008 New York Auto Show

Three big-name rides took home big prizes in four categories today as the 2008 World Car of the Year Awards were announced here at the New York Auto Show.

Subaru R1e Electric Microcar Could Be Headed for NYPD: 2008 New York Auto Show Exclusive Test Drive

The R1e is based on Subaru’s domestic microcar, which is already well-established in the Japanese microcar segment. It's just hitting the market in Japan, but PM has already tested one on the streets of New York City.

Saleen’s Hot S5 Raptor Concept First Look: Live at the 2008 New York Auto Show

Expected to hit 60 mph in the low 3-second range while running on E85, the S5 is a showcase for Saleen's next-gen supercharged 5.0-liter V8.

2009 Acura TSX Test Drive: Less Edgy, More Luxury

In the battle between luxury and performance for Acura's soul, luxury is winning and, frankly, that's too bad.

2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Brings Big-Time Power, Lower Price Tag: Live at the 2008 New York Auto Show

Hyundai is not exactly known for building fun-to-drive rides. Suddenly, however, the Korean manufacturer has caught up with the performance technology—and personal tastes—of the car-buying public.

2009 Dodge Challenger Has Retro Muscle, Two Hemi V8s and Beefy Manual Trans—Look Out Mustang: Live at the 2008 New York Auto Show

While the previously introduced 425-hp 6.1-liter V8-powered SRT8 is the clear choice for tire-melting enthusiasts, we’re guessing Dodge will sell far more of the affordable SE and R/T models unveiled today in New York.

Scion Builds a Better Box With Hako Concept: Live at the 2008 New York Auto Show

Since Hako means box in Japanese, the automaker obviously didn’t venture too far from what it knows best. But Hako definitely has more attitude and character than a stock xB. From the right angle, it reminds us of a 1932 Ford Roadster hot rod.

Porsche's Limited-Edition RS60 Spyder Boxster Harkens Back to '60s Racer



This sweet little roadster is intended to evoke memories of the Type 718 midengine RS60 Spyder two-seat race car that lit up the endurance race scene in the early 1960s.

2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe Gets Targa Roof, 260-hp Poncho—for a Bargain: Live at the 2008 New York Auto Show



The pundits were right: Pontiac is finally committed to building a hard-top version of its Solstice roadster, and the curvy coupe should further the success of GM's pint-size sports car.

BMW Concept CS Gives Glimpse Into Future Luxury Sedans: Live at the 2008 New York Auto Show



The Bavarian automaker says this highly sculpted ride will set the tone for all future BMW designs. Featuring sharp edges and swooping surfaces all around, the low-slung CS does a better job of integrating elements found in its 5 and 7 Series siblings.

2009 Nissan Maxima Is Serious Head Turner: Live at the 2008 New York Auto Show



Bucking the current trend in which sedans grow with each new generation, the new Max is actually a bit smaller in some dimensions than previous models, to hold down weight and increase sportiness.

Mercedes Shows Off Three Clean-Diesel SUVs, M-Class Facelift: Live at the 2008 New York Auto Show



Today Mercedes-Benz is unveiling a redesigned M-Class and three fuel-efficient diesel sport utes to meet the world's most stringent emissions standards.

2009 Acura TSX Offers More Car, Maybe Less Sport: Live at the 2008 New York Auto Show



In a surprising move, Acura's entry-level sedan will retain the same normally aspirated 2.4-liter four-cylinder, now tuned to produce 201 hp, and will be paired with a manual or an automatic. We still think a diesel could be coming next year.

Could Mitsubishi's iMiev EV Make It Stateside This Decade? New York Auto Show Test Drive



The folks at Mitsubishi are as busy anyone for the auto show here this week, showing their eco-friendly iMiev prototype and talking up all-electric tech. We got a chance to slide behind the wheel—and a peek into the Japanese giant's green production future.

Whatever Happened to Concept Cars Anyway? Analysis



As this week's marathon of unveilings in New York wraps up another season of shows, have automakers officially lost their sense of innovative design? Or are "concepts" just not exactly what we remember them to be? Our favorite car blogger weighs in.

Maserati Gran Turismo S Video First Look: Live at the 2008 New York Auto Show



True, it was first introduced to the world at the Geneva Motor Show last month. But for the second year in a row, Maserati let PopularMechanics.com pull the cover back on its latest sport coupe before the actual North American unveil.

2008 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Video First Look: Live at the 2008 New York Auto Show

Check out Ferrari President Maurizio Parlato walk us through the 612's new high-tech tailoring system and give us a personal tour of the car in this video report, which also features the first North American unconvering of the new Maserati Gran Turismo S

Design Students Mod 3 Custom Nissan Cube EVs: 2008 New York Auto Show Preview



Nissan is finally gearing up to bring its quirky-yet-cool Cube to this side of the Pacific. To celebrate the announcement, they turned to New York's Pratt Institute of Industrial Design to create some unique interior and exterior treatments.

Pontiac's G8 Sport Truck Has V8 Performance—and You Can Name It! 2008 New York Auto Show Preview



Sensing a gap in the market for the genre pioneered by the mighty El Camino SS back in the 1960s, Pontiac has chopped and resculpted its all-new G8 sedan into a sport truck that offers a 42.7-cu.-ft. cargo bed and a 0-60 time of 5.4 seconds.

Pontiac's G8 GXP Brings 402 Horses and Tons of Fun: 2008 New York Auto Show Preview



We were pleasantly surprised when we tested Pontiac's 361-hp G8 GT last month—it could be the best sedan Pontiac has ever built. But we're prepared to be blown away by the even higher performance of its G8 GXP, which hits the streets later this year.

Suzuki Moves Up to Big-Boy Territory With Kizashi 3 Concept: 2008 New York Auto Show Preview



Sharing styling cues with the previously unveiled Kizashi Concept estate wagon and Concept 2 crossover, the 3 model adds an 8-cylinder AWD setup to complete Suzuki's upscale lineup.

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~SAAT INDAH BERSAMAMU~

by: Ungu


Saat indah yg kulalui bersamamu
melukiskan kisah cinta di dalam lubuk hati
Terbuai nafas cinta yg kau hembuskan
sampai mati pun ku takkan bisa melupakanmu

Dan bila waktuku akan mungkin penuhi janji itu
ku serahkan padamu apapun yg ku mampu

*Reff:
Harus kuakui aku sayang kamu
aku cinta kamu, oh hanya pada dirimu
Ku ingin kau mampu terima hatiku
terima akan cintaku

Saat indah yg kulalui bersamamu
melukiskan kisah cinta di dalam lubuk hati

Dan bila waktuku akan mungkin penuhi janji itu
ku serahkan padamu apapun yg ku mampu

Repeat *

satu rasa yg haus menyentuh bayangmu
menyisakan semua yg kurasa

Repeat *

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~MATAHARIKU~


by: Agnes Monica

Tertutup sudah pintu, pintu hatiku
Yang pernah dibuka waktu hanya untukmu
Kini kau pergi dari hidupku
Kuharus relakanmu walau aku tak mau

*Reff :


Berjuta warna pelangi di dalam hati
Sejenak luluh bergeming menjauh pergi
Tak ada lagi cahaya suci
Semua nada beranjak aku terdiam sepi

#Reff :


Dengarlah matahariku, suara tangisanku
Kubersedih karna panah cinta menusuk jantungku
Ucapkan matahariku puisi tentang hidupku
Tentangku yang tak mampu menaklukkan waktu

Back to *

Back to #

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"Time is Money" mungkin anda telah familiar dengan kalimat tersebut dan bahkan menjadi semboyan hidup anda, sehingga kita tidak menyadari selalu sibuk dengan pekerjaan, keluarga, kuliah, dan lainnya. Kita terkadang menyisakan sedikit waktu untuk Tuhan. Tuhan telah memberikan waktu terbaiknya bagi kita, sudah sepantasnya kita berikan waktu istimewa bagi Tuhan.

WAKTU ADALAH MILIK TUHAN YANG DIBERIKAN BAGI KITA JADI JANGAN DISIA-SIAKAN


by: PhOeNiXxX ™

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Pembuatan video klip untuk lagu "Janji Suci" oleh Yovie & The Nuno ini dibuat di London, Inggris. Ini merupakan sesuatu yang baru bagi perindustrian musik Indonesia. Berikut adalah lirik dan link download untuk lagu tersebut.

~JANJI SUCI~

by: Yovie & The Nuno

dengarkanlah wanita pujaanku
malam ini akan ku sampaikan
hasrat suci kepadamu dewiku
dengarkanlah kesungguhan ini

aku ingin mempersuntingmu
‘tuk yang pertama dan terakhir

*Reff:
jangan kau tolak dan buatku hancur
ku takkan mengulang ’tuk meminta
satu keyakinan hatiku ini
akulah yang terbaik untukmu

dengarkanlah wanita impianku
malam ini akan ku sampaikan
janji suci satu untuk selamanya
dengarkanlah kesungguhan ini

aku ingin mempersuntingmu
‘tuk yang pertama dan terakhir

*Reff (3x)

akulah yang terbaik untukmu, ooo...

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~SEJENAK~

by: Letto

sebelum waktumu terasa terburu
sebelum lelahmu menutup mata
adakah langkahmu terisi ambisi
apakah kalbumu terasa sunyi

*Reff:(2x)
luangkanlah sejenak detik dalam hidupmu
berikanlah rindumu pada denting waktu
luangkanlah sejenak detik dalam sibukmu
dan lihatlah warna kemesraan dan cinta

sebelum hidupmu terhalang nafasmu
sesudah nafsumu tak terbelenggu
indahnya membisu tandai yang berlalu
bahasa tubuhmu mengartikan rindu


yang tlah semu.. yang tak semu..


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