In many countries, Easter is still the day of days. But in America, we're all about Christmas -- divested, mostly, of its religious trappings.

Francis has broken with recent papal tradition by choosing to be buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore instead of St ...

The scent of herbs and flowers filled St. Elias the Prophet Orthodox Church on Saturday morning as the priest scattered roses and bay leaves throughout the sanctuary. The church’s youngest congregants ...

The Bible doesn't explicitly state the date on which Jesus was born ... have started to feature a leaner, healthier Santa on their Christmas cards.

from writing letters to Santa to singing carols. But if you are a Grinch, here are five reasons why Christmas is celebrated with pomp and vigour: Commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ is one of ...

From participating in a Christmas run to enjoying Christmas pictures with Santa and Jesus to singing Christmas karaoke, here are three fun things to do in Midland this Saturday. Join the last Rise ...

Pagan Origins and the Name Eostre Easter is believed to have originated as a pagan festival celebrating the arrival of spring ...

In the Mountain Strings, Celtic and American Ensembles, BYU students explore various types of music from around the world, from Ireland and Scotland to Russia and Macedonia.

Easter is an important day for those of the Christian faith. It can fall on a different date from year to year, depending on the moon cycle.

Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but ...

Each year, believers celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ on a Sunday ... similar to the role of Santa Claus role during Christmas. Known as "Osterhase" or "Oschter Haws," the rabbit ...

He made his last public appearance on Easter Sunday — a day before his death — to bless thousands of people in St. Peter’s ...