Mother's Day: This is how moms are celebrated around the world
Traditionally on Mother's Day in the United States, flowers are being delivered and online orders are being placed as people scramble to get last-minute gifts to show mom how much they love her.
You may have been celebrating Mother’s Day for years, but do you know its origin?
Early motherhood celebrations date back to ancient times, but the modern American holiday gained popularity thanks to the help of Anna Jarvis.
Toys for Tots distributing some toys early due to COVID-19
The Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program collects and distributes millions of toys to deserving children each year during the holiday season. During this pandemic, the organization decided it didn’t want to wait until the holidays to provide support.
Special Easter Sunday services on FOX 29
We know you can't go to your house of worship this Easter Sunday. But you can celebrate here on FOX 29.
Old City church gives away flowers intended for Easter mass
Flowers intended to adorn the altar during Easter services at First Reformed Church in Old City were given away on Saturday, as coronavirus has forced parishes to close their doors.
Many Easter baskets filled with sanitizers and toilet paper this year, while egg hunts go virtual
Everyone is getting a little extra clever and thinking outside the egg this spring holiday season.
L.A. Archbishop leads national moment of prayer asking for end of coronavirus pandemic
Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez led a National Prayer of the Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Good Friday to ask for an end to the coronavirus pandemic.
Good Friday tradition for local families put on hold due to coronavirus
A normally buzzing restaurant with locations in Upper Darby and West Chester will be closed during the COVID-19 crisis, which leaves many families missing out on their Good Friday traditions.
Archbishop Nelson says church will stream services for Good Friday, Holy Saturday
Philadelphia's Archbishop Nelson Perez spoke with FOX 29's Mike Jerrick and Alex Holley about the upcoming changes to the Easter celebrations on Good Day Philadelphia.
Easter Bunny spreads cheer throughout New Jersey amid COVID-19
The Easter Bunny is spreading cheer throughout New Jersey.
Andrea Bocelli to perform Easter concert at empty Duomo Cathedral in Milan
The opera legend will be accompanied by organist Emanuele Vianelli during his solo “Music for Hope” concert, which will include traditional pieces such as “Ave Maria,” Mascagni’s “Sancta Maria” and “Amazing Grace.”
Lowe's closing all locations in North America for Easter Sunday
Lowe's says it is closing all of its locations in North America for Easter Sunday.
NJ residents ordered to forgo religious holidays in order to flatten the curve
Sobering words from New Jersey’s governor, Phil Murphy, as the death toll from coronavirus surpasses the number of people lost on September 11th.
Peeps production stops, but Easter is taken care of
No more Peeps are being hatched for at least a couple of weeks — but it shouldn’t affect Easter baskets.
UK moms spend Mother's Day far from family
Sunday is Mother’s Day in Britain and the government has a stark message for millions of citizens: Visiting your mom could kill her.
White House Easter Egg Roll canceled amid coronavirus concerns
The 2020 White House Easter Egg Roll has canceled amid coronavirus concerns.
How to watch the St. Patrick's Day Parade special on FOX 29
Missing the Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade? Fear not — join us Sunday as FOX 29 celebrates with past parade highlights and looks ahead to 2021!
Chicago bars packed with St. Patrick's revelers in spite of coronavirus
Chicago bars were packed Saturday afternoon into the evening as revelers celebrated St. Patrick's Day a few days early and ignored warnings about the coronavirus pandemic.
New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade denies reports of cancellation
Organizers of the NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade are denying that it has been canceled.
Krispy Kreme debuting 'greenified' doughnuts for St. Patrick's Day
Between March 14 and March 17, participating Krispy Kreme locations throughout the country will debut “greenified” versions of the chain’s popular doughnuts.