Like Easter, the dates for Passover are determined by a lunar calendar. Jews, however, do not use the same calendar as Western Christians do. For Jews, Passover always begins in the middle of the ...

Churches across the United States and abroad will celebrate Easter on Sunday, a holy day commemorating the resurrection of Jesus, as recorded in the New Testament. Also known as Resurrection Sunday, ...

Easter — along with all of its decorative eggs, delicious ham dinner and cheerful baskets — is hopping down the bunny trail quicker than the legendary speedy hare. This year, the Christian holiday ...

Easter – the celebration of Jesus Christ’s resurrection- is arguably one of the most important holidays to Christians across the world second only to Christmas. However, there is more to this date ...

Who isn’t familiar with the origins of Bugs, Thumper and Peter Cottontail? These famous bunnies may not be real, but they are beloved characters from classic childhood cartoons, movies and literature.

Christmas is celebrated on the same day every year (Dec. 25). Why isn’t Easter celebrated on the same day every year? The celebration of Easter is loosely associated with the Jewish commemoration of ...