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Easter

Easter is a Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, three days after his crucifixion on Good Friday. Today, one of the holiday's most famous symbols is the Easter Bunny.

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The moon blocks the sun during an eclipse, surrounded by dark clouds

South Pacific witnesses 'ring of fire' solar eclipse

South Pacific witnesses 'ring of fire' solar eclipse

The moon blotted out most of the sun across the South Pacific, giving residents of Chile and Argentina a magical show.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 3, 20247 images
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South America sees rare annular solar eclipse

South America sees rare annular solar eclipse

Many people traveled to parts of Argentina, Chile and Easter Island to catch a glimpse of this rare spectacle.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 3, 202401:20 min
Easter Island: Moai statues with a dark red evening sky in the background

Rapa Nui's early inhabitants survived despite the odds

Rapa Nui's early inhabitants survived despite the odds

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ScienceSeptember 17, 2024
A service member cuts a traditional Easter cake for her brothers-in-arms after an Orthodox Easter service near a front line

Ukrainian soldiers mark another Easter on the front lines

Ukrainian soldiers mark another Easter on the front lines

Both Ukraine and Russia marked Orthodox Easter with celebrations, despite no letup in fighting.
ConflictsMay 5, 202402:24 min
In his traditional Easter message to the world, the 87 year-old pontiff called for peace in the Middle East and Ukraine.

Pope Francis urges peace in Easter message

Pope Francis urges peace in Easter message

In his traditional Easter message to the world, the 87 year-old pontiff called for peace in the Middle East and Ukraine.
ReligionMarch 31, 202402:25 min
A colorful display made with sawdust, flowers and fruit, in Antigua, Guatemala.

Global Easter traditions: From kite flying to chocolate bilbys

Global Easter traditions: From kite flying to chocolate bilbys

Bunnies and eggs are most often associated with Easter, but what about clay jar flinging and water dousing?
LifestyleMarch 30, 20249 images
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