Yule is the pagan celebration of the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year
A festival around the time of the winter solstice seems to have been a common celebration among many ancient peoples. Often, these midwinter celebrations focused on feasting, offerin…
Twinkling lights and candles make Hanukkah celebrations beautiful sights to behold
Hanukkah presents a fantastic opportunity for an interfaith minister to integrate themes of hope and steadfast faith into the studies they share with their congregation. One need not…
Meditation can be a healthy way to reflect on life and personal goals, as well as relieve stress
December is a month of holidays. Christmas, Chanukah, Ramadan and Kwanzaa all populate the month of December. However, another holiday that few understand also calls De…
Each of these four candles symbolizes an aspect of Advent, with the final white candle added at the end to represent Jesus Christ
Advent is the beginning of the Christian liturgical year and encompasses the four Sundays before Christmas. It is a season of preparati…