Category: easter

Fifteen Deaths on Australian Roads Over Easter Weekend

Fifteen people have lost their lives in accidents on Australian roads over the Easter long weekend following the death of a man in a single-car rollover in Victoria. The driver in the latest tragedy, which occurred at an intersection in Wangaratta in the state’s northeast late on Sunday, is under police guard in hospital with…


In Pictures: Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival in New York

The Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival in New York City on April 9, 2023. (Larry Dye/The Epoch Times) The Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival in New York City on April 9, 2023. (Larry Dye/The Epoch Times) The Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival in New York City on April 9, 2023. (Larry Dye/The Epoch Times) The…


LIVE 11 AM ET: Easter Bonnet Parade in New York City

The 2023 Easter Bonnet Festival comes to New York City from 10:00 a.m. ET on April 9, near St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. This event is to demonstrate lavishly decorated hats, from the exquisite to the outlandish. New Yorkers from all walks of life come out to enjoy springtime weather and show…


LIVE NOW: Easter Bonnet Parade in New York City

The 2023 Easter Bonnet Festival comes to New York City from 10:00 a.m. ET on April 9, near St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. This event is to demonstrate lavishly decorated hats, from the exquisite to the outlandish. New Yorkers from all walks of life come out to enjoy springtime weather and show…


Easter Bonnet Parade in New York City

The 2023 Easter Bonnet Festival comes to New York City from 10:00 a.m. ET on April 9, near St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. This event is to demonstrate lavishly decorated hats, from the exquisite to the outlandish. New Yorkers from all walks of life come out to enjoy springtime weather and show…


Easter a Celebration of Faith, Hope and Renewal: Australian Prime Minister

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has led Easter well-wishes as Australians come together to mark the celebration of hope. In his official Easter message, the prime minister said Easter Sunday was a holy day marking the resurrection and a celebration of faith, hope and renewal for many. “Our nation is home to Christians drawn from all…


‘Easter Treat’ as Chill Brings Snow to Ski Resorts in Australia

Easter Sunday was a day of reflection and fun for many Australians as ski resorts reported a good dusting of snow and people braved chilly conditions to mark one of the holiest days in the Christian calendar. Melbourne was on track to have had its coldest Easter Sunday in decades, with temperatures sinking to a…


Easter: An Ancient Story For a Modern World

Billions of Christians will celebrate Easter this weekend, but the message of Jesus is available to all. Even those who are not religious can learn from the life of Jesus Christ. In today’s culture, we often talk about whose lives matter, but the Easter story tells us that all lives matter to God. Jesus displays…


Christians Fleeing Persecution in China Arrive in Texas for Easter

A group of more than 60 fleeing Christians have arrived safely in the United States after escaping severe religious persecution in communist China, according to a U.S. lawmaker. The refugees are members of the Shenzhen Holy Reformed Church, also known as the “Mayflower Church.” They fled China in 2019 and traveled to Thailand in August 2022 from…


Passover and Easter: An All-Inclusive Message

The celebration of Passover and Easter reminds us of the bitterness and tribulation of bondage. The historical background of these holidays points Jews and Christians toward atonement, reconciliation, and freedom. While many see the Jews as celebrating a Jewish holiday and Christians celebrating a Christian holiday, they are actually commemorating the same thing—which is that…