Easter is just a hop around the corner – with millions of people around the world are preparing to celebrate this Sunday.. The Christian holiday commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ ...

Beyond religious rituals, commercial celebrations of Easter have popularized the holiday's symbols of the eggs, chicks and, of course, the Easter Bunny. These symbols have religious roots, experts ...

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.

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 ...

In St. John’s telling of the Easter story (John chapter 20), Mary Magdalene shows up first. She’s there to care for the corpse of her beloved Rabbi and Lord, but all she finds is an empty tomb.

WASHINGTON — On Easter morning, many Christians wake before dawn to celebrate their belief in the resurrection of Jesus, the son of God — as the sun rises. They gather outside on beaches and ...

While Easter is a religious festival, it is also celebrated by a variety of communities of different faiths across the globe. Support free-thinking journalism and attend Independent events.

In 2019, Passover and Easter converge, as they commonly do. This year, Good Friday falls on the first night of Passover, April 19, and Easter falls on the second full day of Passover on April 21.

A restriction on religious-themed eggs for the White House’s Easter egg design contest followed federal guidelines that predated Joe Biden’s presidency. The American Egg Board has set rules ...

Check the Easter grass. Some bunny has marijuana. This year, Easter Sunday falls on 4/20, an unofficial holiday beloved by weed smokers. The two events aren't related, but some people might ...

Want to celebrate the true meaning of Easter this year? Stream the best religious Easter movies, including classics like The Ten Commandments and newer fare like A Week Away.