For those who grew up enjoying Christmas holidays, it can be hard to imagine the winter season without them. Every end of the year comes with glitter-festooned pageantry, complete with frankincense, gold, melodic carols, storytelling and sparkling lights, while sce…
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Celebrating the end of one year and the dawn of another involves all kinds of rituals and traditions. While some make obvious sense, like counting down the seconds until midnight, there are some that can seem a bit odd. From commonplace actions like kissing wh…
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As the winter approaches, many people worry about how the colder temperatures and diminished sunlight will impact them. Though it can be rough to endure some of the low points of the season, there are a number of strategies you can employ to keep your spirits …
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Late October through early January is full of many holiday traditions. From Christmas to Hanukkah and more, millions of people all over the world take part in various traditions related to religious or cultural customs. In recent years, you may have heard of F…
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Candles are actually a nice addition to a number of winter rituals for pagans.
The winter can be a long and harsh season. When the temperature plummets, plenty of people hide indoors to escape the chill. Unfortunately, depression and low spirits are also common…
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Keep your spirits warm during the winter.
People who live
in seasonal climates tend to hate winter after a while. Though the first half
of this time is loaded with comforting holidays and feelings of togetherness,
the second half can often make the world feel l…
April is packed with all kinds of weird and specific non-religious events.
As far as months go, April tends to start off in a weird way. April Fool’s Day kicks things off on a level of distrust as friends, family, and even the media actively try to deceive in the…
How does Easter, the day Jesus is said to have risen from the dead,connected to rabbits and eggs?
With Easter right around the corner, now is a great time to start thinking about some of the symbols associated with the season. Everywhere you look, you are bound to …
Meditation is a good way to practice self-care during the holidays.
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Fa la la la la, la la la la
‘Tis the season to be jolly
Fa la la la la, la la la la
It might be the season to be happy and merry, but it’s all too easy to ge…
Even though Easter and Christmas seem to get all the attention, the Christian Church has a number of other important holy days during the year. Trinity Sunday and the Feast of Corpus Christi, also known as the Corpus Christi Festival, are two such occasions. Both h…
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