Maundy Thursday marks the last supper of Jesus with his disciples before his death on the cross. Good Friday is marked by the life and death of Jesus.
Easter Vigil used to be an outstanding baptismal date because baptism reflects the Easter events. The Easter Bunny became a symbol of Easter because there was an opinion that he would never sleep and would therefore wait for the vigil for the Last Day. The egg is an externally Christian custom, because new life emerges from the dead. The celebrations culminate in High Mass with a church choir and orchestra performing works by Antonio Vivaldi and Joseph Haydn.