Get ready for Easter Sunday 2024 with a mix of celebrations, store closures, and royal appearances at Windsor Castle. Find out what's happening in New York City, Chicago, and PEI, plus the clash between Trump and Biden over Easter dates.
Easter Sunday is a time of reflection and celebration, with Canon Robin Gibbons sharing wisdom on the world's current messy state. In New York City, Easter weekend is in full swing with eight Easter Sunday mass services, including the iconic Easter Parade. Meanwhile, businesses around the country are preparing for Easter Day closures, leaving some scrambling for last-minute essentials.
As families gear up for Easter Sunday, stores in Chicago and other areas will have altered hours or be closed for the holiday. However, there are still options for boredom busters, from attending Easter services to enjoying outdoor activities like skiing in the Black Hills. For those in need of groceries, several stores will remain open on Easter Sunday for any last-minute shopping needs.
In various regions, businesses are making adjustments for Easter Monday, with some previously closed services now open for business. Grocery stores are especially crucial, with 27 locations confirmed to be open on Easter Sunday in 2024. Among the open stores are Walmart and Target, ensuring that shoppers can still find the perfect basket stuffers.
In the midst of Easter preparations, political tensions arise as President Biden's declaration of March 31 as Easter Sunday is criticized by the Trump camp and religious conservatives. However, amidst the controversy, royal figures like King Charles are set to make public appearances at Easter services, adding a touch of tradition and regality to the celebrations.
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Eight services will be held for Easter Sunday mass. The 10:15 a.m. service requires tickets. New York City's Easter Parade. An Easter tradition will take over ...
The Easter bunny is hopping into town on Sunday, but that also means some businesses will be closed for last minute errands.
As families around the Chicago area prepare to celebrate Easter Sunday, many retailers will have altered hours or will be closed in observance of the ...
Happy Easter! Easter services are being held across the state. Take in a movie or if you're in the Black Hills, enjoy the final day of skiing.
If you need to shop for any last-minute items to fill those baskets, here are the stores that will be open and closed on Easter Sunday.
Some Prince Edward Island businesses and services that were closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday will be open on Monday, April 1.
If you need last-minute essentials or ingredients for Easter dinner, these grocery stores are staying open on Easter in 2024. Find out details and store ...
If the Easter bunny is still looking for basket stuffers, they better hop to it. Many stores will be closed in observance of the holiday.
President Joe Biden is facing criticism from Donald Trump and religious conservatives for proclaiming March 31 โ which corresponds with Easter Sunday this ...
The King will attend an Easter service with other royals at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.
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The 75-year-old monarch, who will be at the Windsor Castle service with Queen Camilla, has recently stepped back from major public duties while receiving ...
Pope Francis on Sunday celebrated Easter Mass with tens of thousands of Catholics at Saint Peter's Square in Vatican City before his traditional blessing, ...
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Pope Francis overcame concerns about his health to preside over Easter Sunday Mass, leading tens of thousands of people in a flower-decked St. Peter's ...
Britain's King Charles attended the annual Easter church service in Windsor on Sunday, his first appearance at a public royal event since his cancer ...
Pope Francis appears to have overcome concerns about his health to preside over Easter Sunday Mass. He is leading tens of thousands of people in a ...
Francis, 87, had skipped a Good Friday ceremony so that he'd be able to attend the Sunday Mass, the Vatican press office said in a statement on Friday.
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The King, who is being treated for cancer, smiled and shook people's hands after the Windsor service.
Monarch smiles and waves as he makes first major public appearance since his cancer diagnosis.
The King went walkabout, chatting and shaking hands with well-wishers after attending the traditional Easter Sunday church service at Windsor Castle in a ...
The British King made a brief return to the public eye, attending the traditional Easter Mattins service in Windsor on Sunday.
Rallying from a winter-long bout of respiratory problems, Pope Francis led some 60000 people in Easter celebrations on Sunday.
The Gospel on this solemn day is sung in Latin and Greek.
Rallying from a winter-long bout of respiratory problems, Pope Francis led some 60000 people in Easter celebrations Sunday and made a strong appeal for a ...
We have looked at the Epistle Reading for Easter Sunday in the past offerings of this column. However, because of present developments in the modern Churchโฆ
Jill and I send our warmest wishes to Christians around the world celebrating Easter Sunday. Easter reminds us of the power of hope and the promise of ...
Pope Francis overcame concerns about his health to preside over Easter Sunday Mass, leading tens of thousands of people in a flower-decked St. Peter's ...
'Only the Risen Christ, by granting us the forgiveness of our sins, opens the way for a renewed world,' the Pope added.
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