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 ...

Where did the tradition of Easter eggs come from? While no one knows exactly when and where the tradition of giving eggs for Easter got started, ancient cultures ranging from the Persians to the ...

Archaeologists working on Easter Island say a recent discovery could change long-standing ideas about the island’s past. The ...

Easter, the principal festival of the Christian church year, celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his Crucifixion. The origins of Easter date to the beginnings of ...

Easter baskets are a beloved tradition, filled with sweet treats and surprises that bring joy to children on Easter morning. But what you may not know is how this tradition started and where it came ...

Inaugurations are not the only huge event the U.S. Presidents throw for the people. The Monday following Easter Sunday, traditionally sees the White House open its South Lawn to crowds of children ...

Regardless of what your Easter baskets look like, they're an integral part of Easter and the Spring season for many families. What you may not know is how the tradition started and where it came from.