Like Easter, the dates for Passover are determined by a lunar calendar. Jews, however, do not use the same calendar as Western Christians do. For Jews, Passover always begins in the middle of the ...

Of all the great Easter movies out there, none are quite as iconic as the classic 1948 musical Easter Parade. Starring Judy Garland and Fred Astaire in their only big-screen pairing, this film is a ...

Churches across the United States and abroad will celebrate Easter on Sunday, a holy day commemorating the resurrection of Jesus, as recorded in the New Testament. Also known as Resurrection Sunday, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As exciting as this all is, have you ever wondered things like why Easter's date changes annually? Or ...

Who isn’t familiar with the origins of Bugs, Thumper and Peter Cottontail? These famous bunnies may not be real, but they are beloved characters from classic childhood cartoons, movies and literature.

Christmas is celebrated on the same day every year (Dec. 25). Why isn’t Easter celebrated on the same day every year? The celebration of Easter is loosely associated with the Jewish commemoration of ...