Tag Archives: occasions

Amid post-Easter culture wars, Jesus still asks, 'But who do you say that I am?'

More than 2,000 years ago, Jesus asked His disciples, “But who do you say that I am?” It is a question that the Apostle Peter famously answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Peter’s response, according to Jesus, was divine revelation. EASTER IS ABOUT GOD’S LOVE AND SHOULD NOT BE ‘DOMESTICATED,’ SAYS BISHOP ROBERT BARRON It …

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World Autism Awareness Day: How you can show your support in 2024

World Autism Awareness Day is celebrated on April 2 each year, and 2024 marks the 17th annual celebration. One in 36 children and 1 in 45 adults in the United States have autism, according to Autism Speaks. On April 2, you can mark the occasion by spreading awareness, showing your support by wearing blue and educating yourself about autism. RESEARCHERS …

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Easter at the White House: First lady's commemorative eggs revealed as decades-long tradition continues

While the Easter Egg Roll is a favorite event for American families, the “First Lady’s Commemorative Egg” tradition continues after nearly five decades. For 2024, first lady Jill Biden has been given not just one egg, but seven. Emily Metz, American Egg Board president and CEO, shared details about the special eggs prior to the rollout in an interview with …

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American Culture Quiz: Test your mastery of history, trends, celebrities and more

April in America is no joke. From green jackets to Supreme Court justices, from delicious ballpark fare to the accomplishments of our Founding Fathers — how well do you know American history, trends and culture? Dive into these and other intriguing questions in this newest American Culture Quiz from Fox News Digital! Can you get all 8 questions right? App …

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High school students can win $15K in scholarship money by making their prom outfit out of duct tape

Prom season is around the corner, and many students are already on the lookout for their special outfit. For the 24th year, the Duck tape brand announced its Stuck at Prom scholarship contest — where two lucky winners who make their prom attire out of Duck tape can win thousands of dollars. The brand announced the launch of a scholarship …

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Massachusetts faith leader says Biden's 'Transgender Day of Visibility' a 'distraction' yet urges compassion

As Christians, even on Easter, “we expect friction (if not worse) from the world (Matthew 10:16-25),” said faith leader James Spencer to Fox News Digital this week. And the right response to that, said the president of the D. L. Moody Center in Northfield, Massachusetts, “is to continue to deepen our commitment to Christ through worship and discipleship.” Spencer, however, …

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Magic's Jonathan Isaac criticizes White House over Transgender Day of Visibility

President Biden marked March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility and drew criticism for doing so during Easter Sunday. Orlando Magic star Jonathan Isaac joined in on ripping the president, saying on X, formerly Twitter, the White House “know[s] exactly what they are doing.” “They want you to hate! This helps no one and only promotes division,” he wrote. “They …

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Easter bunny not just a 'silly, secular rabbit' but way to help kids understand their faith

Nothing against Peter Rabbit or his creator, British author Beatrix Potter, but he and his doppleganger the Easter bunny have nothing to do with the true meaning of Easter. Neither do Easter baskets, jelly beans, chocolate, bonnets, spring flowers or any other secular imagery that has taken center stage during the Lent and Easter seasons. All of that appears to …

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10 wedding superstitions that date back decades but are still prevalent today

A wedding day is a magical event full of love, traditions and sometimes superstitions. Every wedding is unique to the couple who is celebrating. Some weddings tend to be more traditional, while others take a more modern approach. NEWLY ENGAGED? USE THIS TIMELINE TO PLAN YOUR WEDDING FROM 12 MONTHS OUT TO THE BIG DAY Many weddings do a little …

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Holy Saturday is a time to 'pause, thank Jesus and choose hope,' says Washington pastor

Holy Saturday, the day immediately after Jesus Christ was put to death on Good Friday and before His resurrection on Easter Sunday, is not just a day of sadness, but also a reminder of God’s promises, a pastor told Fox News Digital. “Holy Saturday is a day of somber reflection and profound hope,” said Pastor Jesse Bradley of Auburn, Washington. …

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