Resurrection Sunday
Definition
An alternative name for Easter Sunday, a Christian holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, typically observed with church services, family gatherings, and symbolic foods like eggs and lamb.
A term emphasizing the theological focus on resurrection in Easter celebrations, often used in evangelical or liturgical contexts to distinguish from secular Easter traditions.
Examples
On Resurrection Sunday, my aunt's fruitcake made a shocking comeback from the back of the fridge, defying all odds.
He swore off candy for Lent, but Resurrection Sunday saw his willpower resurrect in a pile of chocolate bunnies.
Resurrection Sunday brunch is where mimosas flow and everyone's diet plans rise from the dead, only to be promptly buried again.
The kids turned Resurrection Sunday egg hunt into a zombie apocalypse reenactment, complete with dramatic groans.