Tag: Holidays
Christians mark Good Friday as holy sites gradually reopen
JERUSALEM — Christians in the Holy Land are marking Good Friday this year amid signs the coronavirus crisis is winding down, with religious sites...
Italy may be in Easter lockdown, but the party’s on at sea
ABOARD THE MSC GRANDIOSA — Italy may be in a strict coronavirus lockdown this Easter with travel restricted between regions and new quarantines imposed....
More vaccinated travelers mean pricier hotels, flights
The cost of travel will slowly rebound from historic lows as more people receive COVID-19 vaccinations and book long-deferred trips, according to industry experts.
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Holy days arrive for the faithful as pandemic eases in US
For Christians across the United States, Easter services on Sunday will reflect an extra measure of joy as the nation experiences rising optimism after...
South Africa bans liquor sales over Easter to prevent surge
JOHANNESBURG — South Africa will restrict the sale of alcohol and limit the size of religious and social gatherings over Easter to prevent the...
Many Brazilians disregard the pleas to stay at home
RIO DE JANEIRO — Authorities in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro begged the population to stay home, but thousands of Brazilians are traveling...
Israelis gather for Passover, celebrating freedom from virus
JERUSALEM — A year ago, Giordana Grego's parents spent Passover at home in Israel, alone but grateful that they had escaped the worst of...
Mexico complains of mask-less tourists, closes ruin site
MEXICO CITY — Authorities in Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula complained Friday about tourists not wearing face masks, as Mexico braces for a surge of Easter...
Greek Independence Day events culminate in military parade
ATHENS, Greece — Greece’s celebrations for the bicentenary of the start of the nation’s war of independence are culminating in a military parade and...
Fox weather forecaster Dean turns into fierce Cuomo critic
NEW YORK — To Fox News Channel's Janice Dean, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is a liar and a criminal. He blames others for...