I truly love the Day of the Dead holiday. I can’t remember the first time I encountered Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations. In the city where I grew up,…
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Lunar Phases – New Moon
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…
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. …
More Easter Traditions Around the World
Around the world, Easter isn’t just about family traditions, but a community traditions as well. Where I live, we have community organized activities like Easter Egg hunts. In some parts of the…
Easter Traditions Around the World
Every family around the world that celebrates Easter has their own traditions. Easter was a big deal in my family growing up. When I was young, we would get all dressed up…