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Did Donald Trump Scare a Group of Schoolchildren?

4 April 2018 - A video showing terrified reactions of a group of children as the president enters a classroom is actually two different clips that were edited together.

Did Target Issue an Easter Egg Recall?

A questionable, undated blog reported the recall as "fresh" — ignoring the fact that it was issued in 2017.

Did Apple Remove Easter from iOS Calendars?

24 February 2018 - U.S. calendars for 2018 on Apple devices initially did not mark Easter, but the holiday has since been restored to calendar apps.

Was the White House Easter Bunny Sponsored by Paas for the First Time in 2017?

This wasn't the first year the Paas bunny made an appearance at the White House.

Gays Are Lacing Easter Eggs with Homosexual-Inducing Food Colorings?

15 April 2017 - This is just another entry in a long-running series of spoofs about holiday traditions being used to convert unsuspecting celebrants into homosexuals.

Snoop Dogg in Easter Bunny Costume?

28 March 2016 - A photograph of musician Snoop Dogg in an Easter Bunny costume holding a basket of marijuana is fake.

Easter Lore and Superstitions

5 March 1999 - A compendium of superstitions and lore associated with the holy day of Easter.

Did the White House Cancel the 2017 Easter Egg Roll?

13 April 2017 - The White House reportedly struggled to stage the annual holiday event, but it will indeed take place.

Does the ‘Blood of Jesus’ Flower Only Bloom During Holy Week?

12 April 2017 - An image purporting to show a rare flower that only appears during a specific religious observance actually shows a New Zealand pohutukawa flower, which blooms around Christmastime.

What’s Good About Good Friday?

25 March 2016 - The origin of the name of one of the most significant days in the Christian calendar is not quite so obvious.

Did Cadbury Candies Eliminate the Word ‘Easter’?

24 March 2016 - Although some Cadbury chocolates did not feature the word "Easter" on their packaging, the company didn't eliminate references to that holiday.