A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

EASTER

Tue, 19 Mar '24
Good day for a hunt
Thu, 2 Feb '23
Holiday dependent on the lunisolar calendar
Sat, 28 Jan '23
A time to dye?
Fri, 9 Dec '22
___ Island
Thu, 23 Dec '21
Occasion on which to sing the hymn "Up From the Grave He Arose"
Mon, 6 Dec '21
Occasion for an egg roll
Tue, 3 Aug '21
Occasion that people are dyeing to celebrate?
Tue, 23 Feb '21
Day for an egg hunt