How some Easter traditions were inspired by ancient spring rituals
Easter is a time when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ, but a few aspects of the holiday were adopted from religions outside of Christianity.
Easter is a time when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ, but a few aspects of the holiday were adopted from religions outside of Christianity.
Holy weekend: Easter, Passover and Ramadan converge as faith leaders call for peace in Ukraine
The rare convergence of holidays - a time for reflection and hope - has been overshadowed by war in Ukraine, uniting faith leaders across the globe in calls for peace.
The rare convergence of holidays - a time for reflection and hope - has been overshadowed by war in Ukraine, uniting faith leaders across the globe in calls for peace.
Inflation, bird flu impact US bakeries ahead of Easter 2022
The egg price spike is hitting bakeries especially hard, and the days leading up to Easter are some of the busiest of the year for pastry, cookie, and other sweets sales.
The egg price spike is hitting bakeries especially hard, and the days leading up to Easter are some of the busiest of the year for pastry, cookie, and other sweets sales.
‘We’re just trusting God to help us’: Pastor of church destroyed by tornado pushes ahead with Easter services
Amongst the rubble is the site of the Victory Baptist Church, which is essentially now nothing more than a concrete slab.
Amongst the rubble is the site of the Victory Baptist Church, which is essentially now nothing more than a concrete slab.
Marietta mayor vetoes efforts to make Juneteenth a city holiday
Marietta’s mayor veto a council decision to make Juneteenth a paid city holiday. He told council that Marietta doesn’t currently recognize Veterans Day and would hate to add one and not the other.
Marietta’s mayor veto a council decision to make Juneteenth a paid city holiday. He told council that Marietta doesn’t currently recognize Veterans Day and would hate to add one and not the other.
Easter Egg Roll returns after 2-year, COVID-induced hiatus
The first lady, a teacher, is calling it the “Egg-ucation Roll," aides said, and is turning the South Lawn into a school community with a variety of educational stations.
The first lady, a teacher, is calling it the “Egg-ucation Roll," aides said, and is turning the South Lawn into a school community with a variety of educational stations.
America's favorite Easter candies filling baskets in 2022, according to Instacart
Got "some-bunny" in your house craving Easter sweets? America’s most popular Easter candies may surprise you.
Got "some-bunny" in your house craving Easter sweets? America’s most popular Easter candies may surprise you.
Cadbury World chocolatiers make giant Easter egg equivalent to 889 chocolate bars
Cadbury World’s massive Easter egg stands 3 feet tall and weighs in at over 88 pounds, the company said.
Cadbury World’s massive Easter egg stands 3 feet tall and weighs in at over 88 pounds, the company said.
Kinder chocolate recall: Risk of salmonella contamination
Ferrero U.S.A. is recalling its Kinder Happy Moments Chocolate Assortment box and its Kinder Mix Chocolate Treats basket due to the risk of contamination with salmonella, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Ferrero U.S.A. is recalling its Kinder Happy Moments Chocolate Assortment box and its Kinder Mix Chocolate Treats basket due to the risk of contamination with salmonella, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Ramadan 2022: What is the Islamic holy month? How is it celebrated?
Around the world, Muslims will be fasting - abstaining from food (yes, even water) from sunrise to sundown for 30 days. We consulted a religious leader and a doctor to answer commonly asked questions about the celebrations.
Around the world, Muslims will be fasting - abstaining from food (yes, even water) from sunrise to sundown for 30 days. We consulted a religious leader and a doctor to answer commonly asked questions about the celebrations.
7 memorable weather events that took place on April Fools' Day
Because April 1 coincides with the annual change of season from winter to spring, a range of weather events are possible on April Fool's Day
Because April 1 coincides with the annual change of season from winter to spring, a range of weather events are possible on April Fool's Day
Recall issued for Easter chocolate cookie kits sold at Walmart due to allergy concerns
Easter chocolate kits sold at Walmart and other stores nationwide are being recalled over allergy concerns just weeks ahead of the holiday.
Easter chocolate kits sold at Walmart and other stores nationwide are being recalled over allergy concerns just weeks ahead of the holiday.
Students wear green for St. Patrick’s Day photo shoot, with unexpected hilarious results
When your school picture day falls on St. Patrick’s Day, you may need more than the luck of the Irish to make sure you actually appear in the photos.
When your school picture day falls on St. Patrick’s Day, you may need more than the luck of the Irish to make sure you actually appear in the photos.
3-year-old Orlando girl's Irish dance moves go viral
"This little star is destined for BIG things."
"This little star is destined for BIG things."
St. Patrick's Day in Savannah welcomes back big crowds: `We needed this’
Thousands in green T-shirts, bowler hats, feather boas, with nary a mask in sight, crowded shoulder-to-shoulder along sidewalks and inside bustling bars Thursday as the South’s largest St. Patrick's Day parade returned in Savannah following a two-year coronavirus hiatus.
Thousands in green T-shirts, bowler hats, feather boas, with nary a mask in sight, crowded shoulder-to-shoulder along sidewalks and inside bustling bars Thursday as the South’s largest St. Patrick's Day parade returned in Savannah following a two-year coronavirus hiatus.
St. Patrick’s Day: Residents of these US states spend, and swig, the most at the pub
Survey reveals that residents of one northeastern state drink the most St. Patrick's Day brews, on average
Survey reveals that residents of one northeastern state drink the most St. Patrick's Day brews, on average
St. Patrick's Day: The history behind the holiday in the United States
However you view St. Patrick's Day — as a holy day of obligation, a celebration of Irish culture, or an excuse to imbibe a green pint of beer — millions across the globe will observe the holiday on March 17th. But other than "drowning the shamrock" and getting pinched for not wearing green, what do we really know about the holiday?
However you view St. Patrick's Day — as a holy day of obligation, a celebration of Irish culture, or an excuse to imbibe a green pint of beer — millions across the globe will observe the holiday on March 17th. But other than "drowning the shamrock" and getting pinched for not wearing green, what do we really know about the holiday?
International Women's Day 2022 asks: Will you help #BreakTheBias?
March 8 marks International Women’s Day, a global celebration of women’s achievements, and a continued call to action for equality.
March 8 marks International Women’s Day, a global celebration of women’s achievements, and a continued call to action for equality.
Atlanta St. Patrick's Day: Parade returns to Midtown for 2022
Atlanta's annual St. Patrick's Day parade and celebration will return on March 12 in Midtown for the first time since 2019.
Atlanta's annual St. Patrick's Day parade and celebration will return on March 12 in Midtown for the first time since 2019.
US National Anthem Day: Lesser-known facts about 'The Star-Spangled Banner'
On March 3, 1931, “The Star-Spangled Banner” was officially adopted as the U.S. national anthem. The poem originally had a different title and is much longer than what is sung.
On March 3, 1931, “The Star-Spangled Banner” was officially adopted as the U.S. national anthem. The poem originally had a different title and is much longer than what is sung.