Before the Easter season officially starts with Ash Wednesday, Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, will be celebrated on ...

When determining the date of Easter, the church uses what’s known as “ecclesiastical dates,” with the spring equinox always taking place on March 21, regardless of when the astronomical equinox takes ...

We have summarized the various backgrounds of this custom ... does not originally come from Christian tradition. Easter falls seasonally in spring, hence lighting a large bonfire was already ...

Unlike other holidays, the date that Easter Sunday falls on changes year ... moon (full moon that occurs on or after the March or spring equinox). This year, Ash Wednesday is on March 5.

As spring slowly moves into sight, the Christian Easter season grows closer. However, Easter falls much later than usual this year. While the holiday sometimes comes in March, it can take place ...