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A: Although I am not French, I believe I know the source of the name Paque Juive. "Jewish Easter" pretty much covers its meaning. It is a Christian holiday, for those Christians who seek to capture the foods and experiences of the last days of Jesus's life. As you may know, many Christians now celebrate a form of Passover, in partial recognition of Jesus's Jewish faith. The Last Supper painting (and the best-selling book, "The Davinci Code," based on the painting) have caused some Christians to decide that Passover should be celebrated as a Christian holiday. In the United States, I have heard it referred to as "the feast of the unleavened bread," as well as the Jewish term, Passover. In French, Paque Juive is often used, but it is mostly the same idea--adopting the Passover traditions, though not all its requirements--as an additional element of the Easter season. I hope this helps. Good luck!!