Walmart's Easter Schedule: Stores Open from 5am to Midnight on March 31, 2024

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Easter is a Christian holiday that commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Walmart has announced its Easter schedule with most locations open from 5:00 am to midnight.
Walmart's Easter Schedule: Stores Open from 5am to Midnight on March 31, 2024

Easter is a Christian holiday that commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It falls on Sunday, March 31 in 2024 and many stores will be closed to observe it. Walmart, for example, has announced its Easter schedule with most locations open from 5:00 am to midnight.



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  • Unique Points
    • Easter is a Christian holiday that also involves dyed eggs and chocolate bunnies
    • The day Easter is observed depends on a calendar calculation involving the moon
    • This year, Easter falls on Sunday, March 31.
    • Many stores will be closed in observance of the holiday
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    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (50%)
    The article is deceptive in that it presents a list of stores as open or closed on Easter Sunday without providing any context for the holiday. The author implies that Easter is only observed by Christians and mentions dyed eggs and chocolate bunnies left by an illusive rabbit, which are not universally associated with the holiday. Additionally, the article does not provide a clear explanation of how stores' hours were determined or if they were based on any specific criteria.
    • The author implies that Easter is only observed by Christians and mentions dyed eggs and chocolate bunnies left by an illusive rabbit, which are not universally associated with the holiday.
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  • Bias (100%)
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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  • Unique Points
    • Good Friday is a Christian holiday that commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
    • Jesus was arrested and put on trial for claiming to be the Son of God, sentenced to death by crucifixion.
    • Christians believe Jesus died on the cross to save humanity from its sins and restore people's relationship with God. This belief is known as Atonement.
    • Good Friday is a solemn day of mourning and reflection for Christians who often attend special church services and prayer vigils.
    • The date of Good Friday changes every year depending on when Passover occurs, but Easter Sunday always takes place two days later.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (50%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that Jesus was arrested and put on trial for claiming to be the Son of God. However, this statement implies that there were witnesses who testified against him which contradicts Christian belief where Jesus' death was a result of Roman authorities sentencing him to death by crucifixion without any evidence or testimony. Secondly, it states that Good Friday is a solemn day of mourning and reflection for Christians. However, this statement implies that Christianity teaches sorrow and grief which contradicts Christian belief where Jesus' death was not a tragedy but rather an act of love to save humanity from sin.
    • Jesus was arrested and put on trial for claiming to be the Son of God.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Christians believe Jesus died on the cross to save humanity from its sins and restore people's relationship with God without providing any evidence or citation for this belief. Additionally, the author presents a dichotomous depiction of Good Friday as both a day of mourning and reflection for Christians and an opportunity to celebrate Easter with bunnies, treat-filled baskets, and decorated eggs. This creates confusion about the true meaning behind Good Friday.
    • The article states that 'Christians believe Jesus died on the cross to save humanity from its sins and restore people's relationship with God.' However, this belief is not supported by any evidence or citation in the article.
  • Bias (85%)
    The article contains a statement that Good Friday is called 'good' because it commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. This implies that there may be some sort of positive or good aspect to this event, which contradicts the Christian belief in the Atonement and salvation through sacrifice. Additionally, while Christians believe in mourning and reflection on Good Friday as a solemn day, it is not clear from the article whether any other religious beliefs are being promoted.
    • Good Friday is called 'good' because it commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus.
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    • Unique Points
      • Easter is fast approaching and this year, inflation continues to affect how customers plan to celebrate the holiday
      • nearly two-thirds of Walmart customers (65%) reported they expect inflation to have an impact on their Easter celebrations1
      • Walmart is once again removing inflation on a Walmart-curated Easter meal, available for purchase at a price even lower than last year2
    • Accuracy
      No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
    • Deception (50%)
      The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that Walmart has removed inflation on a curated Easter meal and made it available for purchase at an average price of less than $8 per person. However, this statement is misleading because the prices mentioned are not accurate as they do not take into account any discounts or promotions that may be applied to the items in the basket. Secondly, Walmart claims that customers can purchase a curated Easter meal for under $20 at Walmart this holiday season. However, this statement is also misleading because it does not mention anything about additional costs such as taxes and shipping fees which could increase the total cost of purchasing an Easter meal from Walmart.
      • The article states that Walmart has removed inflation on a curated Easter meal but fails to provide any information on how this was achieved. This is deceptive because it implies that the prices mentioned in the article are accurate when they may not be.
    • Fallacies (85%)
      The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Walmart is committed to helping customers save money and live better. This statement implies that the company's actions are trustworthy without providing any evidence or data to support it. Additionally, the author makes a false dilemma by suggesting that inflation affects how customers plan their Easter celebrations when there may be other factors at play such as budget constraints or personal preferences. The article also contains inflammatory rhetoric with phrases like
      • The retailer is once again removing inflation on a Walmart-curated Easter meal,
    • Bias (85%)
      The article is biased towards Walmart's commitment to helping customers save money and live better during key holidays. The author uses language that deifies Walmart as a hero for its efforts in this regard.
      • Customers will be delighted to discover that the meal features all the Easter mainstays, from ham and sweet potatoes to all the ingredients for deviled eggs, to apple pie and more. Best of all, the meal can serve up to 10 people and is available for an average price of less than $8 per person2.
        • > Nearly two-thirds of Walmart customers (65%) reported they expect inflation to have an impact on their Easter celebrations1
          • Walmart is proud to offer an Easter meal priced even lower than last year, so our customers can celebrate without sacrificing the essentials this holiday season and deliver on our promise of helping them save money and live better.
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          • Unique Points
            • , Easter Monday is not recognized as an official public holiday in the U.S.
            • Good Friday, which takes place before Sunday, this year on March 29th, 2024 is also not recognized as a Federal Holiday in the US.
          • Accuracy
            • Easter is always celebrated on a Sunday.
            • , Good Friday, which takes place before Sunday, this year on March 29th, 2024 is also not recognized as a Federal Holiday in the US.
          • Deception (30%)
            The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that Easter is one of the most anticipated celebrations of spring without providing any evidence to support this claim. Secondly, the author misrepresents facts when they state that Easter Monday is not a federal holiday in America while also mentioning other countries such as Italy and Spain recognizing it as an official public holiday. This creates confusion for readers who may think that these countries have different laws than the US. Lastly, the article contains selective reporting by only providing information about businesses being open or closed on Easter Sunday without discussing any other aspects of Easter Monday not being recognized as a federal holiday in America.
            • The author misrepresents facts by stating that Easter Monday is not a federal holiday in America while also mentioning other countries recognizing it as an official public holiday.
            • The article contains selective reporting by only providing information about businesses being open or closed on Easter Sunday without discussing any other aspects of Easter Monday not being recognized as a federal holiday in America.
            • The author uses sensationalism to state that Easter is one of the most anticipated celebrations of spring without providing evidence.
          • Fallacies (75%)
            The article contains several informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that other countries recognize Easter Monday as a public holiday without providing any evidence or context for this claim. Additionally, the author makes a false dilemma by suggesting that businesses are either open or closed on Easter Sunday when in fact some may have varying hours and it is up to individual retailers to decide whether to be open or not.
            • Other countries such as Italy, New Zealand, and Spain recognize Easter Monday as an official public holiday.
          • Bias (85%)
            The author has a religious bias as they are discussing Easter and its recognition as a federal holiday. The author also uses language that dehumanizes those who do not celebrate Easter such as 'thunderstorms'. Additionally, the author mentions other countries recognizing Easter Monday as an official public holiday which implies their own country does not.
            • Easter is always celebrated on a Sunday
              • Good Friday, which takes place the Friday before Sunday, this year, on Friday, March 29, 2024,
              • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                Perri Ormont Blumberg has a conflict of interest on the topic of Easter being recognized as a federal holiday in the U.S.
                • . Ahead, we’ll cover if Easter is one of the holidays the U.S. government recognizes as a federal holiday, plus other things you should know ahead of this holy day on Christian calendars.
                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                  The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Easter being recognized as a federal holiday in the US. The article mentions that Good Friday is not a federal holiday and does not disclose any other potential conflicts.
                  • . Ahead, we’ll cover if Easter is one of the holidays the U.S. government recognizes as a federal holiday, plus other things you should know ahead of this holy day on Christian calendars.

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                  • Unique Points
                    • Walmart is open on New Year's Day
                    • Walmart is closed for St. Patrick's Day in 2024, but it may be extended hours during the Christmas shopping season.
                    • Easter falls on Sunday, March 31.
                  • Accuracy
                    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                  • Deception (50%)
                    The article is misleading in several ways. Firstly, it states that Walmart stores are open on all federal holidays except Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day. However, this is not entirely accurate as some stores may close due to damage or severe weather. Secondly, the article mentions that Walmart has opted to close for Thanksgiving Day since 2020 but does not provide any information about why they made this decision. Lastly, the article suggests that customers can shop at Walmart online during Christmas and other holidays when their local store is closed. However, it's important to note that shipping times may vary depending on the item and location.
                    • The statement 'Walmart stores are open on all federal holidays except Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day.' is misleading as some stores may close due to damage or severe weather.
                  • Fallacies (85%)
                    The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Walmart is the largest U.S retailer and many people rely on it for their basics and household goods without providing any evidence or citation to support this claim.
                    • Walmart is the largest U.S retailer
                    • Many people rely on Walmart for their basics and household goods.
                  • Bias (85%)
                    The author has a clear bias towards Walmart and its holiday schedule. They provide information about the store's opening hours on holidays but also promote shopping at Walmart online during those times when the physical stores are closed. The author also mentions that some items are cheaper to purchase from Walmart than other retailers, which could be seen as a form of monetary bias.
                    • Walmart is open every day of the year except Christmas Day and for every year since 2020, Thanksgiving Day. There are some days when their stores open for limited hours (Christmas Eve) and extended hours (Black Friday), but they are open at least some part of the day for the rest of the year.
                      • You can shop at Walmart online here.
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