In Christianity, Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Here's what to know about the history of the holy day and how people celebrate.

On Easter Sunday, children across the U.S. often search for hidden treats, usually in the form of chocolate Easter eggs, which the Easter bunny may have left behind. Shops also sell chocolate ...

When is Easter 2024? Easter, based on the Gregorian calendar is Sunday, March 31. However, if you are part of the Eastern Orthodox church, then you're following the Julian calendar and Easter is ...

Most everyone who celebrates Easter has colored eggs before or been a part of an egg hunt and roll. So, what is the connection between one of the most sacred holidays in the Christian faith and ...

Eggs have long been a symbol of life, fertility, and renewal, predating the Christian celebration of Easter. In ancient pagan festivals, eggs were associated with spring and the rebirth of nature.

Jessica Wolstenholm, a Christian author, editor and publisher, describes how symbols of Easter assumed to be secular actually have a history of being used to teach the gospel.

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While the Easter holiday often involves eggs, bunnies and pastels, this holiday bears a deeper meaning with Holy Week days like Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. The Christian ...

In Persia, eggs were decorated during Nowruz, the spring equinox celebration, more than 2,000 years ago — a tradition that may have influenced early Christian practices.

March is halfway over, and Nevadans may be wondering: When is Easter? The Christian holiday is particularly late this year. In fact, it's a month after spring begins.

Ash Wednesday marks a time for those of the Christian faith to confess their sins and profess their devotion to God leading up to Easter. Here's when Ash Wednesday is and what comes after it. Ash ...

Some Christian churches, such as Catholic and Orthodox churches, also celebrate the Octave of Easter – an eight-day period that begins on Easter Sunday as "the formal celebration of the feast of ...