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Local expert dives into the history of Easter and its symbols
A local expert from Virginia Tech dives into the history behind the modern symbols of easter, especially with the bunny and ...
Sacred hares, banished winter witches and pagan worship – the roots of Easter Bunny traditions are ancient
The Conversation explores the origins of the long and interesting journey the Easter Bunny has taken from European prehistory ...
What's so 'good' about Good Friday? The history of a holiday rooted in grief
It's one of the holiest and most somber days in the Christian calendar as followers remember the execution of Jesus.
Quebec bill would extend religious symbols ban to school support workers, force students to uncover faces
The Quebec government is putting forward a bill that would extend the province's ban on the wearing of religious symbols to ...
Quebec to expand religious symbol ban, force students to uncover faces
The bill would also expand the requirement for employees at French-language schools to speak only in French with students and ...
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Quebec bill would expand religious symbol ban, force students to uncover faces
MONTREAL - In an effort to reinforce secularism in schools, the Quebec government is planning to expand the province’s ban on religious symbols to everyone who interacts with students.