Why Easter is called Easter, baby animals, what is epact?

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Daily Newsletter for Sunday, April 21, 2019

easter flowering trees

'Twas Easter-Sunday.
The full-blossomed trees
Filled all the air with
Fragrance and with joy.

–Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-82)

 
Sunday, April 21, 2019
 111th day of the year


Tony Danza (actor) was born on this day in 1951.
Prince (musician) died on this day in 2016.
 
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Why Easter is Called Easter

 When is Easter 2020? | How the Easter Date is Determined
Why do we celebrate Easter? And why is Easter so late this year? We’ll explain—plus, find out how the date of Easter is determined and why it changes every year!
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Epact and the Easter Date

 What on Earth is Epact?
Here’s a little something deliciously arcane for those who long for the “simplicity” of life before computers … Listed in the Astronomical Glossary of The Old Farmer's Almanac is the word Epact, expressed as a number from 1 to 30.
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Earth Day is Tomorrow!

 Earth Day 2020
On Earth Day 2020, enjoy the lovely smell of fresh air, clean up some litter, plant a tree, or simply enjoy companionship with nature! Walk through the woods in search of emerging wildflowers and green moss. Go outside, no matter the weather!
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Spring Weather and Baby Animals

Why Baby Animals are Born in Spring
Why are baby farm animals typically born in the spring? Enjoy our seasonal weather post—and, of course, adorable pictures of baby animals!
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Easter Pie Idea?

 Joe Licata’s Best-Ever Coconut Cream Pie

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