For those who celebrate Easter, why is the resurrection hope real to you?

I celebrate Resurrection Sunday because Jesus Christ changed my life many years ago when I was in a crisis.  That's when I asked Him to be my personal Lord and Savior.  He has guided me and blessed me a lot ever since, as well as given me assurance of a home in heaven.  I pray for all who read my answer to receive Him  and read His Word daily, especially the New Testament. 

I celebrate Easter, and the the resurrection hope isn't real to me. The word 'Easter' doesn't appear in the Bible anywhere. It's an ancient pagan festival latched onto by the church.

WE KNOW GOD DIED FOR US AND ON third morning he rose up again....WE HAVE GREAT HOPE KNOWING WE ARE BORN AGAIN AND WILL live forever!!