Easter is coming soon. Is it a federal holiday? Will the mail come? Is the stock market open? Do you get a day off work? Here's what you need to know.

For 40 days every spring, Christians observe the season of repentance and fasting known as Lent. In New Orleans, the change ...

Fat Tuesday, Ash Wednesday and St. Patrick's Day. With Lent well underway, many Christians are counting the days until the celebration of Easter. Is Easter a federal holiday? Will the mail come?

A 'Zulu' parade at New Orleans' Mardi Gras has upset South Africans over its caricature of black people. Here's what ...

The colourful carnival season ended last week on the eve of Ash Wednesday, also known as “Fat Tuesday.” On social media, images and clips emerged from Mardi Gras, a vibrant festival celebrated ...