Easter

About 40,000 people were expected to take part in the annual tradition.

See photos from Easter celebrations of celebs such as Paris Hilton, David and Victoria Beckham, Gwyneth Paltrow and more.

The trees are budding, the days are longer and Easter is finally here. Whether you’re craving something savory or sweet to brighten up your holiday, plenty of food brands and restaurants are serving up deals and specials in the days leading up to Easter — Sunday, March 31 — and on the big day.

Where the Love Is animal rescue is putting on an easter egg hunt right in people’s backyards that’s fun while also benefitting animals in need of loving homes.

A family-owned business in New Britain saw a rush of people buying fresh kielbasa for Easter Sunday.

The City of Hartford adopted a new flag policy that determined what types of flags are allowed to be flown on city property. That same day, a 6-2 council vote approved flying a Christian flag at city hall.

Many stores have closed their doors to let their employees enjoy the holiday, while others want to be your go-to place for last-minute items for your Easter basket or Easter brunch.

The cost of filling a basket or completing a Seder plate reflect a market scrambled by disease, high demand and growing costs for farmers.

Palm Sunday will be celebrated by Christians worldwide this Sunday. It commemorates the Christian belief in the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, when palm branches were strewn before him. It marks the start of Holy Week. The church’s most solemn week also includes the Good Friday and Easter. The Palm Sunday liturgy traditionally starts with a blessing of the...

A day later, firefighters and police are still investigating what caused a massive fire that broke out at Faith Lutheran Church in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The significantly damaged building’s steeple will need to be taken down, acting Fire Chief Tom Cahill said Monday morning. He said what will happen to the rest of the building will be up to the...

One community celebrated Easter Sunday in a big way.

Several members of the royal family donned blue for the special occasion.

Pope Francis has invoked prayers for both the Ukrainian and Russian people in his Easter message. Francis also praised nations that help refugees and appealed for dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians. Tens of thousands of faithful joined the 86-year-old pope on Sunday to celebrate Christianity’s most joyful day at Mass in a flower-adorned St. Peter’s Square. Francis delivered a traditional...

The Yuba City Police Department — about 40 hopping miles (64.37 kilometers) north of Sacramento — announced the rabbit’s promotion to the rank of “wellness officer” just days before Easter Sunday.

Skip the work this year and take the gang out for brunch or dinner instead

A Southington family shows Easter fun isn’t just for kids. For years they’ve been holding egg hunts with prizes inside that are just for those 21 and up.

With Easter just days away, it is crunch time at the Mystic Sweet Shoppe. “It is crazy! I am all bunnied out,” said Rita Lara, owner of the local candy store. “It is a lot of fun. I love it. I look forward to this time of year.” Lara and her team sell hundreds of chocolate bunnies during the Easter…

Some businesses across the state have been busy as we approach the Easter weekend.

Jessie-Sierra Ross from StraightToTheHipsBaby.com showed how to make the simple yet decadent Aged Port Sabayon with Berries.