Easter is a religious Christian holiday observed around the world to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the ...

E ven if you know what Easter is all about, you might not know when it is. After all, while Christmas reliably falls on Dec.

The Messiah Festival of the Arts will take place a week earlier this year, culminating in a performance of Handel's "Messiah" on April 13. Families can enjoy several Easter egg hunts, including ...

Full of rich, meaty, carbohydrate-dense dishes like bratkartoffeln (pan-fried potatoes), bratwurst (sausage), roulade (thinly rolled meat), and schnitzel (cutlet), German cuisine is some of the best ...

Join Rick Steves on a spring journey through Spain, Slovenia, Italy, and Greece as he explores the rich traditions and cultures surrounding Easter. Taking you on a spring journey through Spain ...

Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. In Greece, Orthodox Easter is celebrated with an entire week of festivities – aptly titled The Holy Week – with Good Friday, Easter Sunday, ...

In the Orthodox tradition, eggs are painted red to symbolize the blood Jesus shed on the cross. Easter eggs, or resurrection eggs, do have their roots in pagan traditions during the spring equinox ...

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Great photos of Carnival celebrations around the world as people in cities and villages take to the streets with music, ...

Spring begins Thursday at 5:01 a.m. EDT. If you feel you simply must be outside to enjoy the vernal equinox, here are five ...

Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday that the Easter celebration is slated for 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 13. The event will include an Easter egg hunt, games, crafts, food trucks and a visit with ...