New Orleans, known for its celebrations and festive spirit, is now banning the release of metallic balloons – a decision that follows repeated disruption to the city’s electrical services and ...

It’s not only a problem in New Orleans. While balloon releases can be a symbolic act for people either celebrating or mourning, they also pose significant environmental risks. In places like the ...

One of the longest-running gags is the venerable Android Easter egg. The hidden feature in the OS, only accessible by performing a series of steps in the settings menu, has brought joy to many use ...

The wind is mild, grass lush, sky grey. This is Chile’s Easter Island – but it could be the west coast of Ireland, except for these strange green conical volcanoes, hundreds of metres high.

The balloons in the Macy’s parade have evolved over the years, but they always feature beloved cartoon characters both old and new. This year’s parade will feature four new balloons alongside ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade kicked off Thursday morning in New York City with a steady rain that added ponchos and umbrellas to the lineup of balloons, floats and star ...

Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. Cyprus has a population of about 1.1 million, nearly 82 percent of whom follow the Greek Orthodox Church and celebrate Easter accordingly, ...