In a test of faith, Christians mark Good Friday in isolation
On the day set aside to mark Christ’s crucifixion, most churches stood empty. Streets normally filled with emotional processions were silent. St. Peter's Square was almost deserted. And many religious sites in the Holy Land were closed. Instead, Christians around the world commemorated Good Friday behind closed doors, seeking solace in online services and trying to uphold centuries-old traditions in a world locked down by the coronavirus pandemic.
As religious holidays approach, officials ask people to celebrate while social distancing
Officials are asking people to mark the upcoming holidays of Easter and Passover by staying home this year, to help make sure the coronavirus curve stays flat.
Many Easter baskets filled with sanitizers and toilet paper this year, while egg hunts go virtual
Everyone is getting a little extra clever and thinking outside the egg this spring holiday season.
Bunnies to the rescue: Chocolatiers get creative amid pandemic
Easter Sunday is normally the most important date on Belgian chocolate makers’ calendar. But the coronavirus pandemic, with its lockdowns and social distancing, have struck a hard blow to the country's emblematic $5.5-billion industry.
Timothy Cardinal Dolan on celebrating Easter under coronavirus
Religious holidays are usually a time for big family dinners and community gatherings, but this year coronavirus is forcing us all to change our traditions. FOX 5 NY spoke with Timothy Cardinal Dolan about how Easter will be celebrated this year during an unusual Holy Week.
Easter Bunny abides by social distancing guidelines, surprises children amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Easter Bunny stopped and waved hello to kids during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lowe's closing all locations in North America for Easter Sunday
Lowe's says it is closing all of its locations in North America for Easter Sunday.
President Trump says he would love to have country 'open by Easter'
The president answered questions in the FOX News town hall on Tuesday.
New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade canceled
The New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade, which has been held every year since before the American Revolution, has been called off for 2020.
New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade denies reports of cancellation
Organizers of the NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade are denying that it has been canceled.
Chicago's St. Patrick's Day parades postponed amid coronavirus concerns
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the city is working with organizers from Chicago’s downtown, South Side and Northwest Side parades, as well as the annual Dyeing of the Chicago River, to reschedule those events for a later date.
Krispy Kreme debuting 'greenified' doughnuts for St. Patrick's Day
Between March 14 and March 17, participating Krispy Kreme locations throughout the country will debut “greenified” versions of the chain’s popular doughnuts.
2nd person in days killed by Mardi Gras float in New Orleans
A man was struck and killed by a Mardi Gras float during a raucous Saturday night street parade in New Orleans, becoming the second person in days killed along a parade route during this year's Carnival season, authorities said.
Presidents Day: How the third Monday of February became a federal holiday
It's Presidents Day weekend! But do you know how this federal holiday came about?
Presidents Day 2020: What's open and closed on the federal holiday
Here's a list of what's open and closed in observance of the federal holiday.
Valentine’s Day: 5 facts you might not have known about the day of love
Here are five Valentine’s Day facts you might not have known about, as love in the air.
Hooters will give single people free wings if they shred a photo of an ex for Valentine’s Day
Are you single and heartbroken? Hooters will give you a coupon for free boneless wings if you shred a photo of your ex online or in a restaurant for Valentine's Day.
Study: Smelling a lover’s shirt may improve sleep
Do you want to sleep well this Valentine’s Day? Try cuddling up with your significant other’s shirt.
Modern dating: the dos and don'ts
Start by ditching your mobile device while you're trying to spend quality time with that special person.
Winning couple celebrates Valentine's Day with dinner alone at Grand Central Terminal
A couple celebrated Valentine's Day with a unique experience at Grand Central Terminal.