For most people, Thanksgiving is a holiday with fond memories of food and family gatherings. The real origins of the holiday are up for debate. Many Native Americans view Thanksgiving as a “day of mourning” rather than a celebration. Thanksgiving is rememb…
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Samhain is about respecting the dead and honoring the bounty of the season
Samhain
is around the corner, which means now is a wonderful time to think about how
you plan on celebrating. For those who don’t know what this event is, Samhain
is an ancient Gaelic …
All over the world, cultures engage in practices to welcome the start of a new dawn and bid the old year goodbye.
As the new year begins, people tend to look back on the previous one and take stock of all the joys and defeats they have experienced. Of course,…
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The broad term “midsummer” refers to a wide range of holidays that fall on or near the summer solstice.
In many cultures, religious holidays are closely tied to the seasons. The
summer solstice is no different, usually commemorated with public celebration…