Unalaska’s Church of the Holy Ascension hasn’t had a resident priest for a few months, but that didn’t stop parishioners from organizing their annual Christmas celebration. Although no clergy were ...

Punxsutawney Phil’s team of top-hatted associates says he has seen his shadow and is predicting six more weeks of wintry ...

Although a total of 100 Black Virginians served in the General Assembly from the late 1870s to 1890 and in the 1867 state constitutional convention, former Confederates then took over the state ...

Easter is one of the most important dates in the Christian calendar, and it’s also a major secular holiday, too. For Christians, Easter is the day of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus ...

Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. Cyprus has a population of about 1.1 million, nearly 82 percent of whom follow the Greek Orthodox Church and celebrate Easter accordingly, ...

Richmond police detectives are teaming up with VCU Police to identify a man accused of stealing lottery tickets on 13 different occasions. The larcenies began in December, with local convenience ...

From Mini Eggs to Creme Eggs and a festive version of virtually every chocolate going, Cadbury is undoubtedly the king of Easter treats in the UK. But the brand isn’t just making waves in terms ...

A new theory about who built the iconic human-like figures on Easter Island has sent shockwaves through the archaeological community. Most historians agree that the stone structures were ...

If you're not a morning person, a wake-up light or sunrise alarm clock can be a game-changer. Sunlight is key to getting your day off to a great start, improving alertness during the day as well ...