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Bow Wow Hosts Easter In Buffalo [VIDEO]

Jazzy T — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:04:39 +0000

Rapper/ BET Host Bow Wow added to the “Easter Experience” at True Bethel Baptist Church this past Sunday. Rev. Darius Pridgen was joined by Bow Wow to address the youth about staying away from violence and guns and to promote the importance of education. In the speech, Bow Wow talked about his experiences about growing [...]

WHY DO PEOPLE DO WHAT THE PICTURE SUGGESTS? IS IT TRUE?

Todd Anderson — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 21:03:02 +0000

I came across this picture on Facebook and although it rang true...it was also personally bothersome because it's SAD to me. I have many thoughts but yours are what's most important.

What's your response to seeing this picture?

For Easter, Watch People Smash Eggs on Their Foreheads — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 08:00:47 +0000

[onescreen item="5045137"] Seems like a waste of perfectly good eggs, doesn’t it? This whole forehead-egg-smashing thing comes in numerous forms. Some people just do it to themselves, others use a partner, and some of them are trying to set the world record for eggs smashed with your forehead. Everyone’s gotta have a dream, we guess. [...]

China's Real Meaning Of The Fountain Of Youth [VIDEO]

Chris Reynolds — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:00:27 +0000

Easter is this Sunday over in Dongyang, China they are preparing for their Easter celebration, soaking and cooking their Easter eggs in the urine of boys under the age of 10; they call them “virgin boy eggs”. This is a tradition that the province in the deep coastal city of Dongyang has been practicing for decades.

How Is the Date of Easter Chosen?

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:01:29 +0000

Ever wonder why some years Easter is in early April, sometimes late April, and sometimes—like this year—it’s in March? Why isn’t it a fixed date, like most other holidays? Well, it’s a bit complicated. First off, the simple answer: Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon that occurs on or after [...]

The 10 Weirdest Bunnies in Pop Culture

Donald Deane — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:00:12 +0000

You may not be aware, but the Easter Bunny has been around for a long time. Easily one of the most recognizable symbols of the holiday, the loveable critter was first mentioned in an essay by German physician and botanist Georg Franck von Frankenau all the way back in 1682. Funny, we always figured he was just a Hallmark creation.

Easter Brunch Locations in Buffalo

Buffalo Staff — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:40:37 +0000

Now that St. Patrick’s Day weekend is behind us, Easter is approaching faster than Peter Cottontail on a spring day. For many people, Easter Brunch is a very popular way to celebrate with their families, so we have put together a list of restaurants that are offering a nice family meal for the holiday. Acqua [...]

What's a Butter Lamb? Learn About Buffalo's Easter Tradition

Buffalo Staff — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:15:47 +0000

Buffalo isn't exactly short on dishes and delicacies that make out-of-towners scratch their heads. I'm pretty sure I've never gotten through a conversation with a friend living in some other corner of the country without hearing "Beef on what?" or "What's a loganberry?" So if you're a Buffalonian, there's about a 600 percent chance you've had to explain a butter lamb before.

That's right. Butter. Lamb.

Easter Egg Hunts + Other Easter Fun in Buffalo!

Buffalo Staff — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:57:32 +0000

Easter is great because it’s the first sign of spring, and it’s another excuse to eat chocolate. Plus, who doesn’t love decorating eggs? There’s also a ton of cheap (and free) Easter events happening in Buffalo within the next few weeks — we even found an adult Easter Egg Hunt at a winery. Yes, please! Here’s [...]

Hippity, Hoppity — The Easter Bunny's on His Way! Here's Where You Can Find Him in Buffalo

Buffalo Staff — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:55:22 +0000

The Buffalo snow is starting to melt, temperatures are warming up, and spring is almost here — which means Easter is almost here! To celebrate, the Easter bunny will be coming to town. Here’s where you can find him. Boulevard Mall 730 Alberta Dr., Amherst Located in the Food Court 716-834-8600Dates: March 9-March 31Hours: Monday-Saturday, [...]

10 Things You Didn't Know About Easter

Danny Gallagher — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 13:15:28 +0000

As far as holidays go, Easter might not be as popular as Christmas or Halloween, but it still has traditions and treats that can raise anyone’s spirit, mood or blood sugar level.

The most interesting part of this annual celebration of Spring and rebirth is the supposed difference in the ways they are celebrated.

The Weirdest Easter TV Specials

Nick Nadel — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:45:05 +0000

Of all the holidays, Easter tends to be a bit overlooked when it comes to animated TV specials. But the ones that do exist are downright strange. Perhaps due to the holiday’s religious overtones, makers of animated Easter specials tend to focus solely on The Easter Bunny. And that enigmatic walking rabbit in men’s clothing [...]

10 Awesome Videos of Marshmallow Peep Torture

Danny Gallagher — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 10:00:23 +0000

Whether you’re a devout church-goer or just someone who enjoys hunting for eggs way too much, there is one Easter tradition that can bring all of humanity together: Marshmallow Peeps. These colorful blobs of gooey, cute deliciousness have stolen the hearts and minds of every future diabetic. They are so cute and cuddly that we [...]

Fetal Origins: How The First Nine Months Shapes Your Life

bob.hill — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:17:50 +0000

While surfacing the internet last night, I came across a TED Talk that really interested me. It was by science writer Annie Murphy Paul. She talked about fetal origins. Paul starting the talk with a pop quiz: When does learning begin? Answer: Before we are born.

Easter Egg Hunt 2011

frank.dawkins — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 20:20:06 +0000

Just in case you need a little help with decorating your Easter Eggs checkout some of the different designs from around the world.

How Many Peeps Can you Eat?

Staff — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:32:22 +0000

The Broadway Market is hosting its Third Annual Peep Eating Contest this Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. Participation in the contest is free, but space is limited, so sign up today by logging on to www.broadwaymarket.org and completing our online form. Participants can also register at the Broadway Market Information Table on the [...]