Easter News

Fires rage across Scottish highlands

Fort William - Firefighters have spent the Easter weekend battling a number of fires in the Scottish highlands. It is believed some of the fires may have been started deliberately.

In the Media by Amanda Payne - 3 comments

Melanie Griffith appeared in 2013 Málaga 'Semana Santa' parade

Looking back on this year's Semana Santa (Holy Week) celebrations in Málaga, Spain, it turns out that a famous Hollywood actor and actress duo were involved in the processions. Antonio Banderas and his wife, Melanie Griffith were there with the family.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 2 comments

Review: 'The Carpenter's Miracle' premieres on GMC TV Special

On March 30, the original film “The Carpenter’s Miracle,” starring Emmy-nominated actor Cameron Mathison, was televised on GMC TV, in an effort to kick off the Easter holiday weekend.

Digital Journal Report by Markos Papadatos - 3 comments

Video: Filipinos reenact the Crucifixion on Good Friday

San Fernando - As the Christian world celebrates Good Friday, these Catholic zealots in the Philippines go much further, by reenacting the Crucifixion and the suffering of Jesus Christ.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 3 comments

Peeps survey pokes into the pleasure of holiday treats

The Peeps have spoken. Or at least those who filled out a survey did. They answered some timely questions about these treats.

In the Media by Tim O'Brien - 2 comments

Op-Ed: The Friday that was good in more ways than one

It always seemed a funny old day, Good Friday. Why, we kids wanted to know, was it thought so “good” when it marked such a horrible death?

In the Media by Andrew John - 11 comments

White House says annual Easter Egg Roll won't be cancelled

Washington - As reports surfaced the White House's annual Easter Egg Roll was at risk of cancellation, the White House is saying the April 1 event won't be called off.

In the Media by Leigh Goessl - 5 comments

Easter, with a Greek flair Special

A week after most signs of Easter begin to fade, the celebrations have only yet begun for the Greeks. Although the bunny has hip hopped away for another year, Greek Easter, rooted with its own history and traditions, is also a major affair.

Digital Journal Report by Alexandra Christopoulos - 5 comments

Video: Moscow, Russia celebrates Orthodox Easter

Moscow - Russia celebrated the Orthodox Easter holiday in a major event at the cathedral in Moscow today, together with festivities enjoyed by more than 30,000 Russian Orthodox churches worldwide.

In the Media by Anne Sewell

Hoopla Festival, Sydney this Easter long weekend Special

Sydney - The 15th annual Hoopla Festival is taking place at Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia over the Easter long weekend. It is billed as “Australia’s premier circus, sideshow and street theatre festival."

Digital Journal Report by Richard Milnes