Easter marks Jesus Christ's resurrection. It signifies hope, renewal, and new life. Traditions include attending services, ...

On Good Friday, which will be observed this year on April 18, federal government offices and postal services will remain open ...

The first Easter egg hunt is believed to have taken place in Germany around the 17th century. Martin Luther, a Protestant reformer, is said to have organized egg hunts for his congregation, with men ...

The tradition dates as far back as 601 AD, when 64th leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Gregory cemented the Lent as ...

This Friday marks the day that Christians commemorate as the day Jesus was crucified on the cross, to rise again two days later on Easter Sunday.

The Catholic Church in France will welcome a record number of adults into the faith this weekend with strong growth in the ...

Lent, the 40-day period of prayer and fasting before Easter, ends this Thursday, April 17, 2025. Holy Week, the most ...

Easter falls on the later side of its ever-changing schedule in 2025. Here's everything you need to know about the holiday, ...

The Easter season begins for many Christians with Lent leading up to Holy Week and the celebration of new life on Resurrection Sunday.

Holy Week, the last of Lent, began on Palm Sunday and ends with Easter Sunday this weekend. See the final days and what they ...

According to The Old Farmer's Almanac, Easter is "always observed on a Sunday between March 22 and April 25" and falls on the ...

Holy Week kicked off this week with Palm Sunday on April 13. Here's the remaining significant dates for the week until Sunday ...