The New Moon is the lunar phase where the moon is completely dark as seen from Earth. It is the first phase in the lunar cycle. In scientific terms, it is the…
Día de Muertos, the Day of the Dead
Día de Muertos (also known as El Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead in English) is one of my favorite holidays. During the festival, families invite their departed…
Lunar Phases Special Feature Launch
The lunar phases (phases of the moon) are such an important part of our day to day (night to night) life that sometimes we don’t even notice it. We enjoy the full…
Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights
Sometimes called the Festival of Lights, Diwali is a major Hindu holiday that happens during the fall. Celebrating Diwali is one of the most beautiful Hindu holiday traditions, filled with joy and…
Celebrating Canadian Thanksgiving
When I was living in Canada, I was invited to celebrate the Canadian Thanksgiving with my landlord and his family. Unlike Thanksgiving in the United States, Canadians celebrate their Thanksgiving in October….
Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is the holiest Jewish holiday day on the Hebrew calendar. It is a solemn, penitent day focused on prayers for forgiveness and exploring…
The Fall season: Elul, Halloween and Reflection
Fall is my absolute favorite time of year, especially for holidays, both secular and spiritual. It is a visible time of change, when the heat of the summer finally subsides. The laughter…
Celebrating Rosh Hashanah
For my Jewish friends, Rosh Hashanah, which means “Head of the Year” in Hebrew, is considered the Jewish New Year and is one of the most important days on the Jewish calendar. …
Celebrating Ramadan
Celebrating Ramadan is a blessed celebration in the life of followers of Islam. While it is a time of spiritual focus, it is in fact a celebration shared with family and friends….
Celebrating Victory Day
For many Canadians, the Victoria Day celebrations mark the beginning of summer. When I am in Canada for the holiday, I spend the day the way many Canadians do, with picnics, grilling…