From tossing the bouquet to couples avoiding each other before walking down the aisle, there are a number of traditions and superstitions connected to Western weddings. While there are plenty of strange customs involved in American weddings, every culture has …
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Many of the spring flowers that announce the season have religious symbolism. Easter lilies represent Christ’s purity, red roses symbolize the blood He shed, and daffodils are thought to have bloomed after Christ rose from the tomb. As perennial flowers …
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The winter can often prove to be one of the most challenging times of the year for people across the world. When the temperature drops, people are more likely to experience feelings of sadness and isolation. In fact, studies from recent years suggest that abou…
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When it comes to spoofing and mockery, there will be many different opinions about what is fair game. From people to places to ideas, many things are subject to parody, often as criticism or litigation of society’s understanding or execution of certain c…
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As a parent or legal guardian of one or more children, you’re responsible for making sure they’re protected and provided for. Presumably, you want your child to also be prepared to live their best life as a contributing member of society. This preparation …
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January 30, the anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination, begins a yearly observation of a Season for Nonviolence. It’s been celebrated since 1998. The Season ends on April 4, the anniversary of Martin Luther King’s assassination. For 64 days, p…
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In 1998, Arun Gandhi, Mohandas Gandhi’s grandson, helped establish the Season for Nonviolence. It begins on January 30, the anniversary of the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, and ends on April 4, the anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination….
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Call it midsummer, the first day of summer or summer solstice; it all means essentially the same thing. It’s the day with the longest amount of daylight and the shortest night of the year. In 2023, the summer solstice will occur on Wednesday, June 21. In som…
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If you’re interested in connecting to ancient spiritual practices, you should include celebrating the equinoxes on your yearly festival calendar. The spring and fall equinoxes are already marked on the calendar you probably have sitting near your desk, b…
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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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