Orthodox Easter COVID-themed candles being sold in Greece
Greeks celebrate Easter with other Orthodox Christians on Sunday. A central feature is the Easter candle given as gifts to children. A candle that resembles a COVID-19 test kit is a best seller at a shop in Athens.
What is 420 Day and where did it originate? Your questions answered
Many believe the origins of the 420 holiday began in 1970s California.
White House Easter Egg Roll returns under rainy skies after 2 year COVID-19 related hiatus
The White House Easter Egg Roll is back for the first time since before the coronavirus pandemic.
Easter Sunday marks return to in-person worship for Christians across U.S.
For many Christians, this weekend marks the first time in three years they will gather in person to celebrate Easter Sunday, a welcome chance to share one of the faith’s holiest days side-by-side with fellow parishioners.
Suburban Chicago boy saving money for college by working as Easter Bunny
UNUSUAL TEEN JOB: Suburban Chicago 13-year-old Kayden Myers works every spring as the Easter Bunny. He is in 7th grade and is saving money for college.
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.
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.
Inflation, bird flu send egg prices skyrocketing
From the end of March to the first of April, the wholesale cost for a carton of eggs in the Midwest jumped 60%, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
Juneteenth is now a paid holiday for NYC workers
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who was working remotely due to a COVID diagnosis, officially designated Juneteenth a paid city holiday. Monday's announcement marked a first in city history.
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.
2022 NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade
After a two-year hiatus, the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade returned to its grand scale along Fifth Avenue.
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
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?
Planning a summer trip? Book your rental car now, experts say
Rental cars will be expensive and hard to find, according to travel experts. But here are some suggestions on how to save money on rental cars this year.
Mardi Gras 2022: ‘Fat Tuesday’ celebrations return as COVID-19 cases drop
New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama, took center stage in celebrating Mardi Gras after the COVID-19 pandemic put a damper on last year’s celebrations.
Staten Island St. Patrick's Day Parade continues to ban LGBTQ+ groups
Staten Island's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade still remains unwelcoming to LGBTQ+ groups. They've been banned from participating for years. And they say 2022 is no different.