Before the first French Revolution, which happened in 1789, Catholicism was the official religion of the French king. Today, France no longer has a king but is instead run by a Parliament, with a president and a prime minister. However, Catholicism remains an important part of French culture. Beautiful cathedrals and churches can be found all over the country, and Catholic holidays are celebrated by many people!
Easter may be a religious holiday, but it's also a celebration of the arrival of spring. Spring brings new life, such as flowering trees and baby animals. Easter celebrates both the resurrection of Jesus in the Christian faith and rebirth in the natural world as spring begins again.
