COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Churches across the Midlands and the nation are gathering today to celebrate Easter. The Christian Calendar marks Easter as the oldest and most important event, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion, as described in the New Testament. Easter is preceded by Lent, a forty-day period of fasting and penance. Categories:…
CNN–Easter spending is high. According to the National Retail Federation spending for Easter is expected to reach 18 point four billion dollars, that’s up six percent over last year’s record and a new all time high. Two point six billion will go towards buying Easter themed candy, like chocolate. Experts say consumers will also spend money on Easter clothing and…
A witness says parents “bum rushed” an Easter egg hunt in Connecticut organized by the PEZ Company.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Churches across the Midlands and the nation are gathering today to celebrate Easter. The Christian Calendar marks Easter as the oldest and most important event, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion, as described in the New Testament. Easter is preceded by Lent, a forty-day period of fasting and penance. Tonight…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Easter bunny will be hopping over to EdVenture Children’s Museum. The museum will host a Spring Carnival Saturday, March 26 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Officials say the carnival is free with museum membership or admission and will include a museum-wide egg hunt, springtime art activities, face painting, a moon bounce and carnival games. Saturday…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Easter events in the Midlands this weekend: EASTER “EGGSTRAVAGANZA” at the Drew Wellness Center Saturday. Free and open to the public. And if you’re waiting on the Easter Bunny, According to the National Retail Federation annual Easter Spending is at *17-POINT-3 BILLION DOLLARS* this year. That’s about $146 per person. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Easter
