Mardi Gras, which began as a religious holiday, has become a weeks-long celebration, one that gives millions the chance to ...

It's almost time to break out your King Cake and Mardi Gras beads — Fat Tuesday is just around the corner. Though many don't ...

Mardi Gras in New Orleans, has been in full swing since Jan. 6 and will close with a final celebration on March 4 with a Fat Tuesday celebration.

Halifax Minster is gearing up for its second annual Festival of Faith, which will run from Ash Wednesday through to Easter ...

Easter falls on the first Sunday after the full moon that occurs on or after the spring equinox. This year, Easter is Sunday, ...

Much of the Easter season occurs in the second quarter of 2025. Nonetheless, the 47 days following Fat Tuesday will come as ...

For many Christians, the six weeks of Lent — leading up to Easter — are a time of prayer and reflection. Believers also often refrain from eating meat from cows, pigs or chickens during this season.

BRITISH people have certain days of the year which are special to them, such as Bonfire Night, Pancake Day or maybe the FA ...

Easter 2025 season is late this year. 'Fat Tuesday' Mardi Gras will give way to Ash Wednesday and kick off the start of Lent. Here's when Lent begins ...

Climate change and disease have resulted in a shortage of cocoa – and chocolate prices have surged as a result. It’s a bittersweet taste of things to come, warns James Moore ...

If you're wondering why the Easter date changes every year and how it's determined, the answer is tied to the moon and the spring equinox.

Easter can fall anytime between March 22 and April 5. A late Easter means other holidays will also be later. Ash Wednesday, ...