In a country where Catholics faithfully abstain from eating meat during Lent, one island quietly stands apart — not for ...

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Maundy Thursday marks the end of Lent, but it holds deeper meaning that that even. Here's everything to know about the holiday and what it means.

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This Friday marks the day that Christians commemorate as the day Jesus was crucified on the cross, to rise again two days later on Easter Sunday.

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Holy Week, the last of Lent, began on Palm Sunday and ends with Easter Sunday this weekend. See the final days and what they ...

Millions of people visit their libraries every week. What's the draw? Everything. During National Library Week, April 6–12, 2025, take time to discover (or rediscover) what draws people in. This ...

Many Christians give up certain luxuries or engage in acts of service as a spiritual discipline. Holy Week is the final week of Lent, beginning with Palm Sunday and culminating in Easter. It includes ...

Following the Lent season, when some indulge in Greater ... The holiday is part of Holy Week, which kicks off on Palm Sunday and consists of Christian holy days that commemorate the crucifixion ...

The first day of spring has sprung and April has arrived with all the Easter holidays to look forward to, such as the end of the Lent and fish Fridays, Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Easter and Passover.