Seasonal Holidays
General Christian
What is the Weirdest Faith Inspired Christmas Tradition?
If I told you that going to church for Christmas would be the weirdest tradition I had ever experienced, you would probably call me crazy. But I should make it more specific. Going to church for Christmas is not crazy. Going to church at 11:30 pm on Christmas eve to midnight mass like...
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General Christian
The Bright Light of Advent
- Today, we look at John. In John, the Light is the coming of what we have been looking for...
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Muslim
Eid celebrations
What Is Eid al-Fitr?
Eid al-Fitr literally means "Festival of Breaking the Fast," and is a Muslim holiday which marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting in Islam.
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Across Faiths
General Christian
My Love/Hate relationship with Christmas Cards
I desired perfection. I wanted people to see my Christmas card and complement my family. But it was no longer about Christmas wishes. I wanted
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History and Religion
The Solemn Dawn Service On ANZAC Day
In April in the year 1915, 56,000 soldiers, colonial, Maori and Aboriginal, gave their lives in an attempt to unseat the Ottoman Empire from
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Contemplative
Epiphany Opens Our Eyes
During Epiphany we open ourselves through our shared story to how spiritual life is manifest in our everyday lives.
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Seasonal Holidays By Faiths
Buddhist
What Do Buddhists Do During Christmas?
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What is the Buddhist Holiday of Vesak and Why is it Celebrated?
Celebrating Basant Amid A Shrinking Footprint
How Many Days Did Buddha Sit Under the Bodhi Tree?
Bodhi Day 2022
A Zen Meditation on the First Day of Hanukkah
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Catholic
Value-Based Goals and Avoiding the Cult of Productivity
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God: New Year's Day, January 1
3 Classic Sounding Christmas Songs from the Bygones
The Light of the World in the Shadow of Empire
Nesting, Nativity, and a Newborn
The Joys of Finding Christmas Within
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Contemplative
Roll Away the Stones of Inner, National, and Global Conflict
How Black History Month Can Help Us Observe A Holy Lent
Ash Wednesday Valentine: Leave Church Dirtier than you Came
Epiphany Opens Our Eyes
New Year's Eve and Suicides
Baby, It's Cold Outside
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Evangelical
Lent reminds us of our vulnerability to sin
Return to Church during the holidays?
Celebrate Santa or Jesus this Christmas? Advent 2023
One Weeping Icon at Christmas is Enough
There's No Such Thing As An Ugly Christmas Sweater
"Where are You Joy, Why Can't I find you? - Advent 2023
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General Christian
The Solemn Dawn Service On ANZAC Day
Jesus in a Bizarro World
How You Can Show A True Spirit Of Love On Valentine's Day
It Is Okay If All You Did Last Year Was Survive!
Martin Luther King's Fight For Food Security For All
Celebrating Orthodox Christmas Day and Its Importance
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Hindu
Question for Diwali: Why does Hinduism extol vegetarian diets?
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What is the Hindu Festival of Navaratri and How do Hindus Celebrate It?
Hindu’s Divine Diwali: Its Religious and Socio-political Significance
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Jewish
Hanukkah Celebrations Have Changed Dramatically − But The Same Is True Of Christmas
Who Were the Three Wise Men? Unraveling Centuries of Myth and Tradition
Why The Bible Forbids Christmas Trees: More Than Paganism
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What is the Jewish Holiday of Simchat Torah?
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What is Sukkot or the Feast of Tabernacles?
It Is Not Easy to Combat the Brutal Winds
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Latter-day Saint
Voices from the Hills: The Tabernacle Choir's Welsh Roots
New Traditions To Start As A Family This Year
Giving Machines!
Miracles of Lights: Our Savior Has Come
Regarding Two Christmas Carols
Testimony From Afar: Eternal Gifts of the Wise Men
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More Voices
Ten December Holidays You Probably Don't Know About
Lunar New Year 2023: It's more than just a Chinese holiday
The Friendship of Thich Nhất Hạnh & Martin Luther King Jr.
A Non-Black's Introduction to Kwanzaa
How Does Your Faith Celebrate Winter Solstice?
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What is the Baháʼí Holiday of Ridván and How is it Celebrated?
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Muslim
They Will Wear the Skins of Lambs Over the Hearts of Wolves
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What Is Eid al-Fitr?
Unveiling Veil On World Hijab Day
How to Make Religious Celebrations Hard of Hearing Friendly
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What is the Islamic Holiday Laylat al-Qadr, and How is it Celebrated?
Light It Up: How Do Religions Around the World Use Candles in Their Holiday Traditions?
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New Visions
The Birth of Baby Jesus—as Told by the Wise Men
Handel's Messiah - a true religious classic
Yes Virginia, Christmas Cards ARE Still a Thing
Let's Ditch Consumerism for a Soulful Approach to the Holiday Season
Raising Children Amidst Relatives Of Different Faiths
Supernatural Festivals: A Cross-Cultural Look at the Celebration of Death
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Pagan
Hallowe'en Is an Irish-American Holiday
St. Patricks Day: Saints, Snakes and Pagans
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What Are the Pagan Rituals For Yule?
History of Valentine's Day
Do Witches Celebrate the New Year?
Christians Turn to Solstice Celebrations at Christmas
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Progressive Christian
Why I Love the Bible’s “Christmas That Isn’t Christmas”
Today’s Massacre of the Innocents in Gaza and Israel
5 Books that Changed My Perspective
Stepping into the New Year with Divine Promises
Unto Us a Child Is Born—But First, Contractions
11 Simple Activities That Teach Children About Jesus’ Birth
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