Why is Easter early in 2026? The holiday date is determined by the first Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox, which is March 20. The Paschal full moon will occur on April 1, ...

Easter Sunday will be celebrated in the first week of April in 2026. The date for Easter changes annually because it is based on the lunar calendar. Lent, a 40-day period of preparation for Easter, ...

The first day of Carnival and Epiphany is today, Jan. 6, 2026. Though Carnival is not widely observed in Northern Nevada beyond Fat Tuesday celebrations in February, its start also marks the beginning ...

There are difference between nor'easters and typical snowstorms. The National Weather Service defines a snowstorm as "any storm that produces snow" which can form anytime, anywhere, rather than ...

Achenbach’s proudly displays their “Favorite Bakery” status – 22 years of making Lancaster County’s sweet teeth very happy! Photo credit: Jacque Wilson Achenbach’s stands as a sweet cornerstone in ...

Easter Island is named for the Sunday in 1722 when Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen landed his crew on the distant Pacific island. It’s been misunderstood by outsiders ever since. In recent decades, ...

Happy Easter! Christ is risen; he is risen, indeed! Weeks after the candy has been eaten and the baskets emptied, our church continues its liturgical celebration. In the Catholic tradition, Easter is ...

NEW YORK (RNS) — On Easter Sunday (April 20), Fifth Avenue erupted once again in a kaleidoscope of color, costumes and creativity as thousands gathered for the Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival. The ...

Former President Joe Biden and his administration found themselves embroiled in a series of gaffes and controversies around the Easter holiday, including that time the Easter bunny abruptly whisked ...

Easter isn’t just a holiday—it’s a sacred time to cement new memories and remember what matters most. It’s a time when tradition meets togetherness, and it’s often a beautifully curated blend of faith ...

The 147th White House Easter Egg Roll hosted by President Trump and first lady Melania Trump will be held today with thousands of real eggs, despite skyrocketing prices for consumers. About 30,000 ...

Pope Francis died on Monday at age 88. The world is mourning the loss of Pope Francis, who died on Monday morning, one day after he made an appearance from the balcony of St. Peter's basilica to ...