The Christian holiday, which celebrates Christ's resurrection from the dead following his crucifixion, marks the end of the Holy Week, or Lent. In 325 CE, the Council of Nicaea, a gathering of ...

Some holidays, like Independence Day and Christmas, have set dates for celebration. Other holidays, like Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday in November, have a consistent calendar for when we ...

Correction: A previous version of this article mentioned the 2023 date for the Eastern Orthodox Easter instead of the current’s year. The date has been updated. Easter, a Christian holiday that ...

Easter once again. A time when believers get to celebrate the death, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. However, have you ever wondered why, unlike other Christian holidays say Christmas ...

Speaking with a Swiss news agency, Cardinal Kurt Koch welcomed the proposal, saying the anniversary of the Council of Nicea was “a good opportunity” for this change. Cardinal Kurt Koch, president of ...

It’s a full moon this weekend and an important one. It actually determined which day Easter would be this year. Let me explain. Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday following the full moon that ...

Lent in 2025 began on Ash Wednesday, March 5, and ends on Thursday, April 17. Lent is a period of spiritual reflection, prayer, and preparation for Easter. Traditionally, it lasts 40 days, not ...

Why is Easter on a different date every year? We can look to the moon for answers. Like astronomy and religion themselves, determining the date of Easter can get complicated. This year Easter will ...

Easter, a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, occurs on a Sunday in spring every year. This makes it a movable feast because its actual date changes. This year, Easter ...