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Nashville school shooter had drawn maps, done surveillance

The suspect in a Nashville school shooting had drawn a detailed map of the school, including potential entry points, and done surveillance before killing three students and three adults in the latest in a series of mass shootings in a country growing increasingly unnerved by bloodshed in schools.

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Nashville school shooter had drawn maps, done surveillance

EASTER


7 hours ago

Lego is giving away a free Easter set. Here's how to get it

The adorable Easter basket set​ has a value of $20.

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3 days ago

In time for Easter, cat with sad story wins Cadbury Annual Bunny Tryouts: 'Pawsome personality'

Kitty named Crash from Boise, Idaho, was awarded his bunny ears as the first-ever cat to win Cadbury's Annual Bunny Tryouts. His owner was "jumping for joy" over the news.

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3 days ago

Best customizable Easter baskets for everyone you love

Personalize these precious Easter baskets from Pottery Barn Kids, Maisonette, Wayfair and more.

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3 days ago

T.G. Howard Center launches ‘Hip Hop Program for the Elderly’

The Easter Bunny will visit some seniors in the New River Valley.

Why the religious fast for Ramadan, Lent and other holy days

Fasting across religions is practiced for a wide range of reasons that include spiritual purification and self-discipline.

Ban lifted on Israelis' return to evacuated West Bank settlements

Lawmakers vote to allow Israelis back into four West Bank settlements that were evacuated in 2005.

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This Easter egg decorator is a gamechanger for kids -- and it's $10 off right now

Easter is coming up, and if you dread the mess left behind by Easter egg decorating, we've got an on-sale solution.

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Powerful nor'easter expected to bring heavy snow, power outages to parts of Northeast

A major winter storm could cause flooding in coastal areas this week and bring at least a foot of snow to mountain regions, forecasters say.

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Biblical drama centering on 'controversial' passage in Scripture enjoys crowdfunding success

The studio behind 'The Chosen' spoke with Fox News Digital about the hit series and their first ever crowdfunded theatrical release, 'His Only Son.'

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Aldi’s Easter bunny marshmallows look NSFW: ‘We can’t even defend this one’

Viola Borsi spotted phallic-shaped Easter bunny marshmallows being sold at Aldi in Manchester, England, and now the internet can't unsee the NSFW confection.

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Denmark to abolish springtime public holiday to help meet NATO spending goal

Danish lawmakers voted to abolish a springtime public holiday from the national calendar and plan to use the savings to boost military spending.

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Christian artists share their faith through music, want listeners to have ‘an encounter with Jesus’

Christian music artists Taya and Naomi Raine performed their hit songs on 'Fox & Friends' and shared how music has impacted their faith and their work.

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Pope at Lent's start: end 'dictatorship' of the superficial

Pope Francis has ushered in the solemn Christian Lenten period of sacrifice and reflection by encouraging people to cast off what he called the “dictatorship” of heavy agendas and superficial needs

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British thief admits to stealing nearly 200,000 chocolate Easter eggs

British authorities say Joby Pool broke into an industrial park and stole $38,000 worth of Cadbury eggs and other chocolate products.

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UK: Thief admits stealing thousands of chocolate Easter eggs

A man who British prosecutors say broke into an industrial park to steal almost 200,000 chocolate Easter eggs has pleaded guilty to theft and criminal damage

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Man who stole 200,000 Cadbury Creme Eggs convicted

The 32-year-old surrenders to police with his hands up, a court hears.

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Why Taylor Swift fans believe she goes after John Mayer, addresses engagement rumors and more in ‘Midnights’

Taylor Swift's new album is out, and fans have been hard at work decoding all the Easter eggs she has left behind in her lyrics. She supposedly attacked John Mayer and more.

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What to watch on Thursday: ‘Love in the Villa’ premieres on Netflix

Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022 I ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' airs on Amazon Prime

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'He shouldn't have to be this brave at six years old'

Mason McKenzie has been having gruelling treatment since he was diagnosed with leukaemia.

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Prince Charles faces awkward trip after Rwanda row

As Prince Charles prepares to meet Commonwealth heads, should he be blamed for his private comments?

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UK sanctions Russian Orthodox head; decries forced adoption

Britain has announced a new round of sanctions against Russia.

Russian Orthodox head escapes EU sanctions thanks to Orban

The head of the Russian Orthodox Church has been removed from the latest round of European Union measures to punish Russia’s invasion of Ukraine at the insistence of Hungary.

Machine Gun Kelly recalls bringing Pete Davidson to Sandra Bullock’s house for Easter

Machine Gun Kelly told Jimmy Fallon on "The Tonight Show" about bringing Pete Davidson to Sandra Bullock's house for Easter one year.

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Nearly 270 cases of salmonella have been linked to chocolate Easter eggs

European health officials say that 266 confirmed cases and 58 suspected cases of an outbreak have been reported throughout Europe and in North America. The vast majority of the cases are in children.

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No further action over Windsor barracks intruder, police say

A man claiming he was a priest ate with officers and spent the night at Victoria Barracks.

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Army investigates intruder reports at Windsor base

The Queen was not at Windsor Castle when the intruder is reported to have been in nearby barracks.

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Making this Jamaican spiced bun recipe for my mother was a final act of love

The popular post-communion and Easter treat was the last thing the author cooked for her mother.

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Ukraine: Civilians In Steelworks Beg For Aid

A woman says there are 600 civilians sheltering under the plant, without food and water.

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Ukraine: Civilians In Steelworks Beg For Aid

A woman says there are 600 civilians sheltering under the plant, without food and water.

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Far from home, Ukrainian refugees pray at Easter for peace

Far from home and unsure when or even if they will ever return, Ukrainians displaced by war gathered at churches across Eastern Europe on Sunday for the Orthodox Easter holiday

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Far from home, Ukrainian refugees pray at Easter for peace

Far from home and unsure when or even if they will ever return, Ukrainians displaced by war gathered at churches across Eastern Europe on Sunday for the Orthodox Easter holiday.

Ukrainians mark a somber Easter ahead of planned visit by U.S. delegation

With fighting raging, Ukrainians marked a somber Orthodox Easter on Sunday ahead of a visit by a top-flight U.S. delegation to the capital, Kyiv.

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For Ukrainian Orthodox in US, war news casts pall on Easter

Many Ukrainian Americans are observing Orthodox Easter this Sunday, but they’re finding it difficult to be joyful when their ancestral homeland has been torn by the Russian invasion.

Orthodox Easter will be very different this year for thousands of Ukrainian refugees

This weekend would normally be a celebratory one for Ukrainians. But Easter Sunday marks two months since the latest Russian invasion. More than 40,000 refugees have found themselves in Bulgaria.

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P&O Ferries: Spirit of Britain cleared to sail after inspection

Another ferry is found to have issues that need fixing before it can sail again.

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A luxury event planner says the Kardashians probably aren't spending as much money as you think on their lavish parties

The Kardashian-Jenner family throws parties a lot. And according to a luxury event planner, vendors probably give them services for free.

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Third Suspect Arrested In South Carolina Mall Shooting

The suspects face charges of attempted murder and aggravated assault.

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Third Suspect Arrested In South Carolina Mall Shooting

The suspects face charges of attempted murder and aggravated assault.

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Good Friday ‘Way of the Cross’ event held on Main Street

The Eastern Alleghany Ministerial Association observed the Easter weekend by holding its Way of the Cross event in downtown Clifton Forge on Good Friday. Those who participated carried the large wooden cross down Main Street where it was erected in front of Central United Methodist Church. (Recorder photo by Gavin Dressler) CLIFTON FORGE — The

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Fox Sports makes Easter Sunday a NASCAR ratings success

Dirt will be back on NASCAR’s schedule next year and likely on Easter Sunday again if Fox Sports has its way.

Prince Harry opens up about recent visit with the queen in TODAY exclusive

Prince Harry is sitting down with Hoda Kotb for an exclusive interview on TODAY. In this preview clip, Harry spoke about his recent visit with his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II, saying he tries to ensure she's "protected" and has "the right people around her." They spoke in The Hague, Netherlands, at the 2022 Invictus Games, the sports competition for wounded veterans founded by the prince.

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Detroit church drops 10,000 eggs from a helicopter Easter weekend!

More than 400 Detroit families came to Faith Xperience Church to watch 10,000 eggs drop from a helicopter!

UN chief urges 4-day Easter 'pause' in fighting in Ukraine

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is calling for a four-day “humanitarian pause” in fighting in Ukraine, starting Thursday to coincide with Orthodox Christians’ Holy Week observances

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Jimmy Kimmel Spots Donald Trump Jr.'s ‘Weird Porn’ Obsession

The late-night host notices something bizarre in the Instagram feed of the former president's son.

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Nearly 10-foot alligator spotted in Florida neighborhood, police say

A nearly 10-foot alligator was seen walking to a lake in Venice, Florida, authorities said.

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Mass shooting wave rattles communities large and small in US

Three mass shootings in the U.S. over the Easter holiday weekend capped a month of rampant gun violence that's touched both big cities and small, rural communities across the nation.

Biden hosts Easter egg roll with Jimmy Fallon, in another sign of an emerging post-pandemic normal

It was not, in the final analysis, the most clement weather for an outdoor party, with a cold rain falling on Washington, D.C., but Easter comes when it comes. This year, it happened to come as vestiges of winter moved over the mid-Atlantic region, but that did little to dampen enthusiasm for the White House Easter Egg Roll, a cherished tradition that had been put on hold by the coronavirus pandemic.

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How Stars Celebrated Easter

Stars like Nick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra and Robert Downey Jr. show us how they celebrate Easter

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WATCH: White House Easter Egg Roll takes place on South Lawn

The White House Easter Egg Roll will take place on the South Lawn

FHP: Grandmother dropping off family on Easter hits, kills 7-year-old granddaughter in driveway

The Florida Highway Patrol in Lake County is investigating the tragic death of a child on Easter.

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Worship leaders rejoice at in-person Easter Sunday service

After social distancing forced churches to try new ways to host church services, this Easter many people are returning to in-person worship.

Inside the Kardashian-Jenner Family's LAVISH Easter 2022

Kris Jenner hosts two elegant Easter weekend celebrations at her house for the entire family. See photos of the events from Kylie Jenner, Khloe Kardashian and more!

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Trump Easter messages skewer Democrats

Former President Trump blasted Democrats in Easter messages on Sunday morning, including one aimed at “radical left maniacs” and another calling New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) a “failed gubernatorial candidate.” “Happy Easter to failed gubernatorial candidate and racist Attorney General Letitia James,” Trump said in a message sent via his Save America PAC.…

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Huge explosion on sun unleashes major solar flare on Easter

The sun unleashed a major solar flare over the Easter holiday weekend, likely setting the stage for more solar storms to come.

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Transcript: Sister Norma Pimentel on "Face the Nation," April 17, 2022

The following is a transcript of an interview with Sister Norma Pimentel, the executive director of the Catholic Charities of Rio Grande Valley, that aired Sunday, April 17, 2022, on "Face the Nation."

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Amazing photos of Full Pink Moon of April 2022 (gallery)

See amazing photos of the Full Pink Moon of April 2022 over Easter, Passover and Ramadan on April 16.

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For Many, Easter Sunday Marks A Return To In-Person Worship

The pandemic erupted in the country in March 2020, just ahead of Easter, forcing many churches to resort to online or televised worship.

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For Many, Easter Sunday Marks A Return To In-Person Worship

The pandemic erupted in the country in March 2020, just ahead of Easter, forcing many churches to resort to online or televised worship.

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Uncovering a dumpster full of art worth millions

In 2017 a barn cleanout in Connecticut revealed a treasure trove of artworks, by an obscure artist who'd died the year before. Now, experts say the dumpster art could be worth millions. Correspondent David Pogue delves into the intriguing tale of how a skateboarding mechanic became a detective in order to uncover the identity of Francis Hines, an expressionist who experimented with wrapping buildings, objects and paintings.

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Christian faithful mark Easter in Jerusalem

Christian worshipers gathered in Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the traditional site of Jesus’s crucifixion, burial and resurrection, to observe the Easter holiday

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Christian faithful mark Easter in Jerusalem

Christian worshipers gathered in Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Seplucher, the traditional site of Jesus’s crucifixion, burial and resurrection, to observe the Easter holiday.

Pope makes Easter plea for Ukraine peace, cites nuclear risk

On what is supposed to be Christianity's most joyful day, Pope Francis made an anguished Easter Sunday plea for peace in the "senseless" war in Ukraine and in other armed conflicts in the world.

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Happy Easter! Enjoy the sunny, mild weather before our next round of rain

The weather looks nice for the holiday, but downright unpleasant by Monday

Pope makes Easter plea for Ukraine peace, cites nuclear risk

Pope Francis has made an Easter plea for peace in Ukraine and in other wars in the world.

Ukrainian mayor and lawmakers attend Vatican Easter vigil

Pope Francis invoked “gestures of peace in these days marked by the horror of war” in an Easter vigil homily in St. Peter’s Basilica attended by the mayor of the occupied Ukrainian city of Melitopol and three Ukrainian lawmakers.

Religious leaders prepare for Good Friday, Easter, Passover and Ramadan this weekend

Islam, Judaism and Christian faiths will all observe holy days–Ramadan, Passover and Good Friday.

5 spots to visit in Jerusalem around Easter

Many Christians around the world flock to Jerusalem each Easter to try and relive firsthand the events written about in the Bible on what is the most important week and day on the Christian calendar.

An Easter primer: Facts, figures you might not have known about the celebration

Here’s a synopsis of both the historical elements of Easter that people might not know about, and the modern financial windfall Easter is expected to be in 2022.

How to color your Easter eggs the old-fashioned way

A trend that seems to be sweeping the internet the past few Easter seasons is naturally dyed eggs.

LIST: Where you can and can’t shop this Easter

Doing any last-minute Easter shopping?

10 delicious recipes you’ll want to make for Easter brunch

There’s no better excuse to try out a new breakfast recipe than Easter.

Two Kinder chocolate Easter products recalled due to possible salmonella contamination

Easter is just around the corner, and we want to make sure these chocolates aren’t in your baskets this year.

3 churches in Ukraine contemplate faith, hope and charity

It’s almost Easter in Ukraine, where a trio of churches on the far edges of the capital have faith, hope and charity to consider.

Pope Francis calls for an Easter truce in Ukraine

Pope Francis opened Holy Week Sunday with a call for an Easter truce in Ukraine to make room for a negotiated peace, highlighting the need for leaders to “make some sacrifices for the good of the people.”.

VDOT to lift most lane closures, suspend highway work zones to ease Easter holiday travel

In order to keep Easter travel hopping, VDOT is planning to suspend most highway work zones and lift most lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia.

4 springtime activities we love at Walt Disney World

The resort is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary celebration, and now is the perfect time to celebrate the season and upcoming Easter holiday. If you plan on visiting, we have uncovered a number of fun activities for families to experience while out exploring the theme parks and nearby resort hotels.

More UK Easter flights disrupted amid COVID staff absences

British travelers faced more disruptions during the Easter holiday break as two major airlines, British Airways and easyJet, canceled about 100 flights Wednesday.

Here’s how your pet can snap a free photo with the Easter Bunny at PetSmart

Get the bunny ear headbands and treats ready for this cute spring photoshoot opportunity!

White House Easter Egg Roll returns after pandemic hiatus

The White House Easter Egg Roll is back after being canceled for the past two years.

15 seafood dishes you’ll want to make during Lent

It’s hard to believe that spring is right around the corner and Lent is here.

The Easter Bunny is hopping back to Valley View Mall

Something egg-cellent is starting this weekend just in time for spring.

WATCH: President Biden delivers brief Easter remarks

With no White House Easter Egg Roll again this year, President Joe Biden plans to speak.

Taking worship outdoors for a second pandemic Easter

With a pandemic still lingering, local churches choose to celebrate Easter outside.

Warm-up continues prior to the late week return of rain, storms

Afternoon temperatures reach into the 70s, possibly 80s through the middle of the week

The Latest: Montana governor tests positive for COVID-19

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has tested positive for COVID-19 a few days after receiving his first dose of a coronavirus vaccine.

Hymns through masks: Christians mark another pandemic Easter

Christianity’s most joyous feast day is being celebrated worldwide with worshippers spaced apart in pews and singing choruses of “Hallelujah” through face coverings for the second Easter Sunday in a row.

Happy Easter! Breezy and mild sunshine rules for the holiday

Low-drama weather in the forecast for your special time with family and friends

Italy enters 3-day Easter lockdown amid vaccination snags

Italy has entered a three-day nationwide coronavirus lockdown to deter Easter travel and get-togethers.

French hospitals boost Easter staff to battle virus resurge

French hospitals have brought in extra staff for the Easter holiday weekend to cope with growing numbers of virus patients.

Easter Egg hunts for the whole family, socially distant, of course

Here are some of the events happening Round Town this weekend.

Bright sunshine holds throughout the holiday weekend!

It should also feel a little better outside than it has in recent days

The Latest: SKorea's daily virus increase tops 500 again

South Korea’s daily increase in coronavirus infections exceeded 500 for the fourth straight day, a pace unseen since January, as experts raise concern about another viral surge amid a slow rollout in vaccines.

Hopping from winter to spring between Good Friday and Easter Sunday

Wind chills start in the single digits and teens Good Friday morning

Italy may be in Easter lockdown, but the party's on at sea

Italy may be in a strict coronavirus lockdown this Easter, with travel restricted between regions and new quarantines imposed.

Christians mark Good Friday, Holy Week under virus woes

For a second year, Christians in the Holy Land are marking Good Friday without the mass pilgrimages usually seen in the Holy Week leading up to Easter because of the coronavirus.

CHIP hosts Easter drive-thru event for Roanoke kids

Kids in the Star City got the chance to met the Easter Bunny Thursday.

Roanoke Valley churches prepare for Easter Sunday amid COVID-19 pandemic

Local churches are preparing for Easter Sunday services, adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Merkel: 'A quiet Easter' needed to counter rising infections

“There needs to be a quiet Easter festival,” Merkel said in a video address. AdIn contrast, Britain has given one vaccine shot to 46% of its people. Health Minister Jens Spahn said routine vaccinations will begin in doctors' practices on Tuesday, with 35,000 GPs scheduled to receive 940,000 vaccine doses next week. Germany expects to receive about 40 million vaccine doses during the second quarter. AdMerkel, who is 66, says she would be prepared to take the AstraZeneca vaccine.

Madrid slows down vaccine jabs over Easter despite govt plea

People wearing face masks to protect against the spread of coronavirus walk in downtown Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, March 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)MADRID – Spain’s Madrid region halted COVID-19 vaccinations Thursday at health centers for four days so medical staff can rest over the Easter holiday, despite pleas from the national government not to halt the fight against surging infections. Health Minister Carolina Darias last week urged regional authorities to keep vaccinating over the Easter break, saying it was “very important” to keep up the inoculation program. Spain, like other European Union nations, has had a surprisingly slow vaccine rollout that authorities blame on vaccine shortages. AdIt also noted that vaccine shots will still be administered at a city hospital and a city soccer stadium over the traditional Easter break.

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 a year of pandemic. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)For Christians across the United States, Easter services on Sunday will reflect an extra measure of joy as the nation experiences rising optimism after a year of pandemic. It’s a season of major holy days for other faiths as well, occurring in a brighter mood than a year ago. Jews are observing Passover this week, and Muslims will enter the holy month of Ramadan in about two weeks. AdDas said he loves the festival because it celebrates diversity: “It acknowledges that we complement each other — different ethnicities, different nationalities, different genders.

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