GHENT, WV (WVNS) — As Easter approaches, it is important to remember what Easter is, as well as how and why people celebrate it throughout the world. Easter is a religious holiday, through which ...

Easter is an important day in the Christian faith. Each year, believers celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ on a Sunday after the 40-day period known as Lent. Church services, reflection and ...

The arrival of spring marks the approach of a couple of important religious holidays. And this year, they're coming later than most people who celebrate are used to. If you didn't know Easter's date ...

Easter Sunday may still be more than two months away, but the Easter season kicks off in less than a month with the arrival of Ash Wednesday. Last year, Ash Wednesday 2024 fell on Valentine’s Day, ...

The Christian calendar — like many religions — uses a lunar calendar for some events. Rather than pretending that the supposed events of Easter occurred on an actual date, as with Christmas and many ...

The world is preparing to celebrate the most important day in Christianity this Sunday: Easter. The Christian holiday commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ after he was crucified by the Romans ...

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, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...

Easter Sunday may still be more than two months away, but the Easter season kicks off in less than a month with the arrival of Ash Wednesday. Last year, Ash Wednesday 2024 fell on Valentine’s Day, ...