Seasonal Holidays
Evangelical
Did Herod’s Masacre of the Innocents Really Happen?
The events of epiphany and what followed are not well understood by many Christians. For sure the wise men did not arrive at the stable to pose with the shepherds as we often assume. The Bible is clear they came months later as we see from Herod’s asking when the star appeared so he...
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General Christian
The Nativity Fast: Remembering the Promised Messiah's Birth
The Nativity Fast honors the Messiah's birth. This joyful forty-day period begins on Friday, November 15, and ends on Saturday, December 24.
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Hindu
400 million Hindus to throng Maha Kumbh Mela in India
A massive global religious event is unfolding with astonishing numbers through February. Faith, mythology and modern tech converge for the Maha Kumbh Mela '25 in Prayagraj where 3 sacred rivers meet.
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Across Faiths
Evangelical
Dwelling and Watchwords: Choosing a Verse to Guide Your Path
Discover the transformative disciplines of Dwelling in the Word and Watchwords, which can inspire and direct your daily journey, shaping your path with purpose and intention.
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Religion News
Sacred to Sold: The Commercialization Of Religious Holidays
What began with Christmas has now expanded to other religious holidays, such as Hanukkah and Ramadan, leading to the increasing commercialization of these sacred observances in recent years.
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Catholic
Today's True Christmas
hristmas is the feast of the Incarnation—Jesus Christ, simultaneously fully divine and fully human, dwelling among us.
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Seasonal Holidays By Faiths
Buddhist
400 million Hindus to throng Maha Kumbh Mela in India
Was There a Historical Buddha?
Buddhist Holidays in December: A Short and Confusing Guide
What Do Buddhists Do During Christmas?
Answers:
What is the Buddhist Holiday of Vesak and Why is it Celebrated?
Celebrating Basant Amid A Shrinking Footprint
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Catholic
Today's True Christmas
What Is the Meaning of the 4 Candles of Advent?
Value-Based Goals and Avoiding the Cult of Productivity
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God: New Year's Day, January 1
3 Classic Sounding Christmas Songs from the Bygones
The Light of the World in the Shadow of Empire
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Contemplative
Just Beyond The Manger
The Gospel Message in Mary's Magnificat
When The World Fogs Your Lens Dust Them Off With The Spirit
The Spiritual Value of Longing in Advent
Christmas Lights A Candle Of Hope In Our Souls
In All Things Give Thanks And Draw From God's Joy
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Evangelical
Did Herod’s Masacre of the Innocents Really Happen?
Dwelling and Watchwords: Choosing a Verse to Guide Your Path
Finding Sacred Pause: 5 Apps that Build Spiritual Discipline
Wrestling the Season: Reflections on the Advent Conspiracy
A Year of Highlights: Reflecting on the Past to Move Forward
The Problem with New Year's Resolutions
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General Christian
Happy New Year 2025: The Samurai Way
Embracing God’s Vision for 2025
Why Choosing a Word of the Year is Better Than Resolutions
2024 Reflections: The Church’s Wake-Up Call to Repentance
Embracing the New Year with Faith and Purpose
Addressing Mental Health as a Christian
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Hindu
Question for Diwali: Why does Hinduism extol vegetarian diets?
Answers:
What is the Hindu Festival of Navaratri and How do Hindus Celebrate It?
Hindu’s Divine Diwali: Its Religious and Socio-political Significance
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Jewish
3 Life-Changing Ways to Be a Beacon of Light in the New Year
Sacred to Sold: The Commercialization Of Religious Holidays
My Top 5 Hanukkah Foods You Need to Try This Year
Thanksgiving: Family Dynamics Today and in Biblical Times
Hanukkah Celebrations Have Changed Dramatically − But The Same Is True Of Christmas
Who Were the Three Wise Men? Unraveling Centuries of Myth and Tradition
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Latter-day Saint
Voices from the Hills: The Tabernacle Choir's Welsh Roots
New Traditions To Start As A Family This Year
Giving Machines!
Miracles of Lights: Our Savior Has Come
Regarding Two Christmas Carols
Testimony From Afar: Eternal Gifts of the Wise Men
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More Voices
Discovering Christ: The Heart of Christmas
Transform Holiday Meals with Protein Recipes
Faith and Friendship: Building Deeper Connections
Holidays, Family, and Finding Peace: A 3-Part Guide, Part 3
Holidays, Family, and Finding Peace: A 3-Part Guide, Part 2
Christian & Pagan Holidays: We’re Not Too Cool for Yule
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Muslim
They Will Wear the Skins of Lambs Over the Hearts of Wolves
Answers:
What Is Eid al-Fitr?
Unveiling Veil On World Hijab Day
How to Make Religious Celebrations Hard of Hearing Friendly
Answers:
What is the Islamic Holiday Laylat al-Qadr, and How is it Celebrated?
Light It Up: How Do Religions Around the World Use Candles in Their Holiday Traditions?
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New Visions
Rethinking Prayer Practice: Music-Listening as Prayer
The Already and Not Yet: On Christmas and Waiting
Celebrating the Small Beauties of Christmas and Letting Go
How Christmas Stories Functioned When They Were Written
Mary Teaches Blessedness at Christ-Mass
The Birth of Baby Jesus—as Told by the Wise Men
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Pagan
Hallowe'en Is an Irish-American Holiday
St. Patricks Day: Saints, Snakes and Pagans
Answers:
What Are the Pagan Rituals For Yule?
History of Valentine's Day
Do Witches Celebrate the New Year?
Christians Turn to Solstice Celebrations at Christmas
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Progressive Christian
Embracing New Beginnings with Purpose and Faith
Trending Christian Sermon Topics for the Christmas Season
The Christmas Tree: A Symbol of Eternal Hope and Redemption
The Promise of Holy Light
Winter Solstice: Light and Spiritual Renewal
Santa baby, a post-evangelical book, or two...
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