January 22nd, 2023, marks one of the most important celebrations in Vietnamese culture,聽Tet.聽Tet celebrates the beginning of a new year and the coming of spring time. It is based on the lunar...
December 21st is a special day for many reasons, as it marks the beginning of Yule as well as the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere. But did you know that this day also marks the beginning...
I grew up in a family of Lutheran background. Today, I still feel quite connected to my faith and traditions. Part of that tradition is the Advent Wreath; something one can find in many Christian...
The word "solstice" comes from the Latin word "solstitium", which is derived from two words: sol meaning "the sun" and sistere which means "to stand still". During the winter solstice, the axis of...
Amid all the buzz about Christmas and Chanukah, we turn our attention to the east, where many ancient spiritual traditions are celebrating significant holidays at this time of year.
As another holiday season arrives, I take the time to reflect on what it means to me. I celebrate Christmas. My family is Catholic, but I'm not. I don't know what I believe religiously. All I know...
Halloween has roots in a festival called Samhain started anciently by groups in Ireland. It marks the annual point when summer and winter meet and mix. It was believed that at this volatile time,...
Diwali, a "festival of lights" cuts across many faith communities-Hindu, Jain, Buddhist, and Sikh. Diwali comes from the word聽Deepavali, 鈥渁 row of lights.鈥� Observants light rows of clay oil lamps...
Shavuot, also known as the Feast of Weeks,聽is one of the three major festivals in Judaism, along with Passover and Sukkot. The holiday falls fifty days after Passover, hence the name "Festival of...
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