In 2 weeks—March 31—Easter will be celebrated in the United States. The stores are now full of cute baskets, bunnies, sweets and eggs. But why rabbit, chocolate and eggs? Where did these Easter symbols come from? The tradition of Easter baskets with chocolate and…
At 9 years old, Knocked Cookie received a chocolate Easter egg. But Hitler's invasion of Poland and the outbreak of World War II interrupted her enjoyment of the treat. Now they want to sell the 84-year-old egg at auction. The Guardian published more details. Daughter Cook, 61-year-old Gill ...
We have been in the States for several years now, and today - on the day of Orthodox Easter - I want to share with you the differences in the celebration here and in the USA. And they consist not only in different dates. 1. Easter cakes on the table...
The inhabitants of the United States are very religious - more than 80% of the population consider themselves Christians, most of them profess Protestantism, and only a quarter - Catholicism. Many people go to church weekly, and not only in the outback. Needless to say, Easter Sunday (Catholics…
With a week left until Easter 2022, many stores have already started their holiday sales. USA Today has collected the most profitable offers that are already in effect. Whether you're shopping for your kids or yourself, there are plenty of holiday…
Unlike last year, this year before Easter, 2,5 thousand believers could watch the Descent of the Holy Fire in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. How it happened, told the BBC. But in order to be allowed into the temple, they had to present a certificate ...
Followers of three world religions celebrate important days this April: for Jews Passover, for Christians Easter, for Muslims - the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. For thousands of years, on these days, believers gathered en masse for services, visited relatives and friends, exchanging congratulations and treats.…
In response to the coronavirus disease pandemic, church services and Easter concerts have been canceled around the world to limit the spread of COVID-19, USA Today reports. Episcopal Church leader Michael Curry said in an online statement March 17 that the suspension of services “at this time...
On the bright holiday of the Resurrection of Christ, Easter services will be held in many temples and cathedrals in the San Francisco Bay Area. ForumDaily has compiled a schedule of services in Russian and Ukrainian churches on the night of April 27-28 and will tell its readers where and what time ...
ForumDaily talks about the schedule of Easter services in Orthodox churches in Miami, of which there are many in the city and its environs. St. Vladimir Church When: Saturday 27 April at 10:00 am and 21:00 pm Where: St Vladimir Church, 101 NW 46 Ave, Miami, FL 33126 ...