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Local expert dives into the history of Easter and its symbols
A local expert from Virginia Tech dives into the history behind the modern symbols of easter, especially with the bunny and ...
Is Easter this week? Holy Week, Good Friday dates, observances, why we celebrate Easter
How is Easter linked to eggs and bunnies? Here's what to know about the historical significance of the Christian holiday.
What is Palm Sunday? What to know about the Christian holiday honoring Jesus Christ
Palm Sunday, the first celebration observed during Holy Week, honors Jesus Christ's last days on earth. Here's what to know ...
Sacred hares, banished winter witches and pagan worship – the roots of Easter Bunny traditions are ancient
The Conversation explores the origins of the long and interesting journey the Easter Bunny has taken from European prehistory ...
Quebec bill would extend religious symbols ban to school support workers, force students to uncover faces
The Quebec government is putting forward a bill that would extend the province's ban on the wearing of religious symbols to ...
Quebec to expand religious symbol ban, force students to uncover faces
The bill would also expand the requirement for employees at French-language schools to speak only in French with students and ...
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The symbolic meaning of the Celtic cross
It has been said that St. Patrick combined the Christian cross with the pagan sun to give the newly converted followers the idea of the importance of the cross by linking it with the symbolism of ...