2016 is not the only year when Easter falls in the month of May. For the last time on May 1, Orthodox Christians celebrated Easter in 2005, and in 1983 the main holiday of all Christians was on May 8.
Not every Christian is able to correctly calculate the date of the upcoming Easter, which is determined using the Passover, specially accepted calculations according to the cycles of the Sun and Moon. The only thing that is invariable is the spring season, when the resurrection of the Savior is celebrated.
Usually, Orthodox Easter dates range from April 7 to May 8. In May, it is much less common, so Easter on May Day holidays is quite late. Traditions from year to year, of course, remain unchanged: a thorough cleaning in the house the day before, a clean Thursday, baking Easter cakes and making various sweets.
For someone in the tradition, a must attend church on this day. It is believed that both believers and atheists will be pleased with the fact that in 2016, due to the coincidence of Easter with the holiday of Spring and Labor, an extra day off - May 2.
Residents of the Siberian region should hurry with some landings. Indeed, in Siberia in the first days of May, work in the garden begins actively. If the weather allows, then you can plant everything you need in April, so as not to disturb the land during the Easter week.
