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 ...

The Monday and Tuesday of Holy Week are known as Holy Monday and Holy Tuesday, but in Western Christianity, these days do not have widespread particular traditions or liturgy associated with them. The ...

In a country defined by deep inequalities and cultural divisions, the Semana Santa celebration plays a key role in forging national identity.

The 49th annual Holy Week services kick off Monday, celebrating the week leading up to the Easter holiday. Each morning service will feature different lay speakers and special music at the Cleburne ...

Holy Week is a special time for believers because it precedes the most important holiday - Easter. This year, the holidays fall earlier than before. Holy Week began on Monday, March 25, and Easter ...

Much as its name suggests, Holy Week is the most sacred week of the Christian calendar. Here's what to expect: For Christians, Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem prior to his ...

Holy Week is the period leading up to Easter Sunday, which this year falls on April 12, observed by Christians around the world. Each day of Holy Week is marked by biblical events that tell the story ...

Palm Sunday, Holy Monday, Holy Tuesday, Spy Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday constitute what is known as the Holy Week, the last week of Jesus Christ's life on ...

For Christians across the world, the seven days leading up to Easter hold religious significance. It's known as Holy Week and is "the most sacred time in the Christian calendar," as it marks Jesus ...

We all have the opportunity for receiving a plenary indulgence each day of Holy Week. Then Easter Octave. Here’s how to gain them for ourselves and loved ones in purgatory. The procession of the ...

“Hi mom!” Came a cheerful voice at the other end of the line. “We’re eating out and catching a movie.” Instead of my usual, ”Fine, don’t be too late,” I hesitated. Although it was our usual Friday ...