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L Ron Hubbard Birthday
L. Ron Hubbard Birthday
Labor Day
Labor Day
Labrys
a double-edged axe found in Greek and Cretan culture; its association with Minoan priestesses has encouraged its connection with Dianic Wicca and witchcraft
Lag BOmer
Lag B'Omer
Lailat al Baraah
Lailat al-Bara'ah
Lailat al Miraj
Lailat al-Miraj
Lailat al Qadr
Lailat al-Qadr
Lammas
Lammas
Last day of Paryushana Samvatsari
Last day of Paryushana/Samvatsari
Lazarus Saturday
Lazarus Saturday
Lectio Divina
"holy reading," an ancient Christian practice of the individual, prayer reading of scripture
Li
Li
Li Sao
in Taoism, a famous narrative poem usually translated as "Encountering Sorrow"; later a model for accounts of ecstatic spiritual journeys
Libationers
term for priests, referring originally to the village elder who performed libations at communal sacrifices; also called "jijiu"
Lila
In Hinduism, the "play" or "game" of a god; since there is no logical explanation for how things function in the universe, occurrences are ascribed to the "lila" of a deity.
Literati
educated Taoist members of the upper classes who pursued philosophy, literature, painting, and other arts
Litha
Litha
Lords Evening Meal
Lord's Evening Meal
Lughnasadh
Lughnasadh
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