• Reader Opinion: What does Easter mean to you?

    Jesus rose that Easter morning and when He is in our hearts, new hope is born.

  • Good Friday to Easter: What is Holy Week? Why and how is it celebrated?

    Holy Week 2024: A pivotal period in the Christian calendar is the Holy Week, also called Passion Week. Spanning the last eight days of Lent, from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, it offers Christians across the world a time to ponder on the transformation brought by Jesus' death and sacrifice on the cross.In the Christian tradition, Lent is a time of penitential preparation leading up to Easter, as defined by Britannica.In Western churches, Lent starts on Ash Wednesday, six and a half weeks before...

  • Hats off to stylish Sheffcare residents as they celebrate Easter

    Residents and staff from Sheffield care home charity Sheffcare’s chain of nine homes gathered for a spring celebration at Colley Club in Parson Cross. And one of the highlights of the party was the Easter Parade, an opportunity for everybody to show off the Easter Bonnets they had made specially for the occasion. “Our activity workers at all our homes have been leading crafting sessions where the classic Easter Bonnet has proved extremely popular,” said Sheffcare chief executive Claire Rintoul....

  • Celebrate Easter with nationwide steakhouse Bar + Block

    Specialising in hand-cut, succulent steaks, enjoy a two-course menu with a glass of wine for just £29, or upgrade to three courses for only £5 extra. Available on Sunday 31st March and Monday 1st April, gather with friends and family and kick off with starters such as the beef burnt ends drizzled with homemade chimichurri; or truffle-flavoured cheese fondue with toasted ciabatta and balsamic onion confit. Fresh off the block, choose from one of Bar + Block’s 30-day aged steaks, from rump and...

  • Celebrate Easter with nationwide steakhouse Bar + Block

    Specialising in hand-cut, succulent steaks, enjoy a two-course menu with a glass of wine for just £29, or upgrade to three courses for only £5 extra. Available on Sunday 31st March and Monday 1st April, gather with friends and family and kick off with starters such as the beef burnt ends drizzled with homemade chimichurri; or truffle-flavoured cheese fondue with toasted ciabatta and balsamic onion confit. Fresh off the block, choose from one of Bar + Block’s 30-day aged steaks, from rump and...

  • Easter celebrations begin in Chicopee with community party

    Easter celebrations began even with the hard rain falling in Chicopee on Saturday. The Chicopee Parks and Recreation Department hosted an Easter party for the community despite the less than stellar conditions.

  • Best Wines for Easter 2024: Top Picks for Your Holiday Celebration

    The choice of wine can be as much a part of the Easter traditions as the food itself, with each selection reflecting the spirit of the spring season. In selecting the best wines for Easter, one might consider bottles that pair harmoniously with the diverse array of Easter dishes and the festive atmosphere. From the crisp effervescence of an outstanding Cava Brut Reserva to the fruity complexity of a fine London Cru Pinot Noir, the range is varied. The right wine not only complements the meal but...

  • Best Wines for Easter 2024: Top Picks for Your Holiday Celebration

    The choice of wine can be as much a part of the Easter traditions as the food itself, with each selection reflecting the spirit of the spring season. In selecting the best wines for Easter, one might consider bottles that pair harmoniously with the diverse array of Easter dishes and the festive atmosphere. From the crisp effervescence of an outstanding Cava Brut Reserva to the fruity complexity of a fine London Cru Pinot Noir, the range is varied. The right wine not only complements the meal but...

  • 15 Colorful Vegan Truffle Recipes Perfect for Your Easter Celebration!

    Easter is just around the corner, and that means it's time to mix up some yummy vegan truffles! Get inspired with these 15 colorful vegan truffle recipes!

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    AD FEATURE: Celebrate the Return of Spring with NetBet’s Easter Eggstravaganza

    It’s that time of year again. The leaves are appearing back on trees and the sun is finally revealing itself following the winter months. The arrival of spring also means it’s time for the Easter holidays and there is plenty of eggcitement on the cards at NetBet.

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    AD FEATURE: Celebrate the Return of Spring with NetBet’s Easter Eggstravaganza

    It’s that time of year again. The leaves are appearing back on trees and the sun is finally revealing itself following the winter months. The arrival of spring also means it’s time for the Easter holidays and there is plenty of eggcitement on the cards at NetBet.