Christians today celebrate their holiest day, Easter Sunday, which commemorates the Resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. Easter has long been a mix of the secular and the sacred, of candy ...

Easter Sunday, an important day for members of the Christian faith, commemorates the miraculous resurrection of Jesus Christ after a 40-day season of prayer known as Lent. The holiday is also the ...

Not only does Easter Sunday commemorate Christians' belief in the Resurrection of Jesus three days after his death by crucifixion, the holiday brings about many celebrations of spring and rebirth.

Millions of Christians around the world are observing the weeks-long spring tradition, which is practiced in honor of Jesus Christ's resurrection on Easter Sunday. When is Easter Sunday this year ...

Every year, Christians eagerly anticipate Easter Sunday, one of the most special holidays on their religious calendar. The timing of Easter — marking Jesus’ resurrection from the dead ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Easter Sunday, also known as Resurrection Sunday, is a Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ three days after his ...

Easter is meant to celebrate the good news of Jesus’ resurrection, and occurs at the end of the Holy Week, which begins on Palm Sunday and ends on Holy Saturday, comprising the seven days before ...

The period leads up to Easter Sunday, celebrated in honor of Jesus Christ's resurrection. What is the Holy Week of Lent, and what do it mean? Here's what to know. Lent is a 40-day period of ...