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Easter is a Christian festival marking the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Preceded by Lent - a forty-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance - Easter begins on Maundy Thursday, which commemorates the Last Supper of Christ and his disciples. Good Friday symbolises Christ's crucifixion and subsequent death while Pentecost Sunday celebrates the day Christ rose from the grave. Families traditionally attend church services and Easter parades during this period, and children join in egg hunts and receive chocolate eggs.
- Churches use WeChat and Zoom to meet online while big gatherings are banned
- China’s squeeze on Christian groups is stoking defiance among some followers
Five new cases push Hong Kong total to 1,009 as authorities admit problem in hospital system used to prevent contaminated air escaping from Covid-19 wards.
Five new cases push Hong Kong total to 1,009 as authorities admit problem in hospital system used to prevent contaminated air escaping from Covid-19 wards.
Easter Sunday masses in the US, which has the world’s largest Christian population, were held online, on television and even in car parks to maintain social distancing during the pandemic.
Easter Sunday masses in the US, which has the world’s largest Christian population, were held online, on television and even in car parks to maintain social distancing during the pandemic.
Only a handful of dignitaries and faithful were in attendance at the Vatican City church due to coronavirus measures.
Only a handful of dignitaries and faithful were in attendance at the Vatican City church due to coronavirus measures.
Hotels are fighting back against the impact of coronavirus – which has decimated the global hospitality industry – by offering packages designed to create unforgettable experiences
Hotels are fighting back against the impact of coronavirus – which has decimated the global hospitality industry – by offering packages designed to create unforgettable experiences
Spring is the season of ‘rebirth’, the egg represents life itself, but did you know there is a kinky side to the Easter bunny?
Spring is the season of ‘rebirth’, the egg represents life itself, but did you know there is a kinky side to the Easter bunny?
Covid-19 has put the breaks on this year’s celebrations – but there’s more to Easter than bunnies and chocolate; many cultures cling to timeworn traditions that are often baffling to outsiders
Covid-19 has put the breaks on this year’s celebrations – but there’s more to Easter than bunnies and chocolate; many cultures cling to timeworn traditions that are often baffling to outsiders
Strict Covid-19 restrictions mean a stay-at-home long weekend for most people.
Strict Covid-19 restrictions mean a stay-at-home long weekend for most people.
Interior minister says citizens have ‘moral duty’ to stay home, as wealthy Santiago residents sneak off to coastal enclaves.
Interior minister says citizens have ‘moral duty’ to stay home, as wealthy Santiago residents sneak off to coastal enclaves.
From egg hunting on the beach in Discovery Bay to an ‘Egg-Nosaurs’ Park in Harbour City, there’s something for children of all ages.
From egg hunting on the beach in Discovery Bay to an ‘Egg-Nosaurs’ Park in Harbour City, there’s something for children of all ages.
Hong Kong International Airport saw the highest-ever number of passengers leaving the city for the Easter getaway on Thursday and Friday.
Hong Kong International Airport saw the highest-ever number of passengers leaving the city for the Easter getaway on Thursday and Friday.
Fragrant and fast-to-cook under a grill or over coals in the open air, this delicious joint is great for a group
Fragrant and fast-to-cook under a grill or over coals in the open air, this delicious joint is great for a group