For Christians, the holiday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, which, according to the New Testament of the Bible, occurred three days after he was crucified. Long before it ...

Getty Images. For little ones, Easter is a fun celebration filled with chocolate bunnies, egg hunts, and delicious brunch. Many kids don't realize that the springtime holiday has cultural and ...

• Easter does not occur on the same date each year because it is set (in Western Christian churches) to fall on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox. • Palm Sunday, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As exciting as this all is, have you ever wondered things like why Easter's date changes annually? Or ...

From the springtime setting with newly bloomed flowers to fun Easter traditions, like dyeing eggs and making creative Easter baskets, there’s a lot to love about Easter. It’s a holiday celebrated by ...