Worship and festivals (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Model Answers

Some people may agree with this statement. Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ which many believed marked the beginning of Jesus' role as our saviour. It was through the birth of Jesus that God took human form and proved that he was able to understand and relate to human suffering. Many would argue that without the birth of Jesus, other parts of the ministry such as the crucifixion, the resurrection and the ascension never would have happened.

However, many would disagree with this statement. Many would argue that Easter is the most important celebration as it commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Bible states, "He is risen! Death could not beat him. Rejoice in the resurrection of Jesus Christ." Many believe that Jesus' sacrifice is the ultimate showcase of God's love and divinity. The resurrection celebrated on Easter Sunday is believed to be proof that Jesus was God incarnate and offers Christians hope of an eternal life with God in heaven.

I disagree with this statement as I believe that Easter is the most important Christian celebration. Easter celebrates God's victory over sin and death and celebrates how Jesus died for our sins. The resurrection showed how God cannot be defeated and encourages Christians to live a life which will lead them to eternal life in heaven.