How some Easter traditions were inspired by ancient spring rituals

Easter is a time when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ, but a few aspects of the holiday were adopted from religions outside of Christianity.

Inflation, bird flu impact US bakeries ahead of Easter 2022

The egg price spike is hitting bakeries especially hard, and the days leading up to Easter are some of the busiest of the year for pastry, cookie, and other sweets sales.

How to get your dog involved in Easter egg hunts
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Plenty of families are participating in Easter egg hunts this weekend, so why not include your dog in the fun? FOX 10's Irene Snyder has more on how to safely include pups in egg hunts.

St. Vincent de Paul getting ready for Easter meal service
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On April 17, thousands of people in need will be served a hot Easter meal, thanks to a Phoenix-area charity organization. FOX 10's Ellen McNamara reports.

Easter Egg Roll returns after 2-year, COVID-induced hiatus

The first lady, a teacher, is calling it the “Egg-ucation Roll," aides said, and is turning the South Lawn into a school community with a variety of educational stations.

Make Mine Chocolate: New campaign urges parents not to buy live rabbits for Easter
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A local animal rescue is joining in on a national campaign that aims to persuade parents to buy chocolate bunnies instead of real ones this Easter. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.

Pope Francis calls for an Easter truce in Ukraine

Celebrating Palm Sunday Mass before crowds in St. Peter’s Square for the first time since the pandemic, Pope Francis called for “weapons to be laid down to begin an Easter truce."

Ramadan 2022: What is the Islamic holy month? How is it celebrated?

Around the world, Muslims will be fasting - abstaining from food (yes, even water) from sunrise to sundown for 30 days. We consulted a religious leader and a doctor to answer commonly asked questions about the celebrations.

St. Patrick's Day: The history behind the holiday in the United States

However you view St. Patrick's Day — as a holy day of obligation, a celebration of Irish culture, or an excuse to imbibe a green pint of beer — millions across the globe will observe the holiday on March 17th. But other than "drowning the shamrock" and getting pinched for not wearing green, what do we really know about the holiday?

St. Patrick's Day food deals and restaurant specials in US

Restaurants, fast food chains that are offering St. Patrick's Day breakfast, brunch, dinner and dessert menu items

Shamrocks or snowflakes? St. Patrick's Day forecast for cities across America

Whether you're grabbing a pint in Beery, North Dakota or eating some corned beef in Cabbage Grove, Florida, FOX Weather has the latest St. Patricks Day forecast

US National Anthem Day: Lesser-known facts about 'The Star-Spangled Banner'

On March 3, 1931, “The Star-Spangled Banner” was officially adopted as the U.S. national anthem. The poem originally had a different title and is much longer than what is sung.

Bashas helping Arizonans celebrate Mardi Gras at home with traditional baked goods
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If you're celebrating Mardi Gras at home, there's still time to pick up some treats. Bashas' in the Phoenix area is busy on March 1 baking the traditional King Cake and Polish P?czki. FOX 10 Photojournalist Joe Tillman gives us a look.