Peeps, jellybeans or chocolate eggs? See which Easter candy comes out on top in each state, according to Google search data.

As with other holiday seasons, themed treats and memories of a lion trying out to be the Easter bunny take center stage leading up to Easter. And this year, it was late in the month, giving customers more time to stock up.

Peeps were found to be Californians’ top Easter candy choice.  The candy was also the top choice for 35 other states, including Texas, Nevada and Florida

Easter weekend began on Good Friday, with many politicians and faith leaders taking to social media to remember the Christian holiday. Good Friday marks the day Jesus Christ died on the cross before rising from the dead three days later,

For those who might end up with an extra errand before holiday plans, here's which stores are open and closed across Florida.

Is Costco open on Easter Sunday? What about ALDI? As you plan your weekend, here's what is open and closed on Easter, as well as some local places offering special deals.

This year, Easter falls on Sunday, April 20. The date the holiday is celebrated changes depending on the year because it is one of several "moveable feasts" in the liturgical year, according to the History Channel.

Unlike Christmas, there are stores open on Easter Sunday. Easter is on Sunday, April 20. Easter is tied to the lunar cycle and the spring equinox. It falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon of spring this year is Thursday,