A devotee bathes a Buddha statue during celebrations of the Buddha’s birthday in Malaysia.
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Buddha’s birthday has not always been a major holiday for Buddhists, but is now celebrated in diverse ways throughout Asia.
A confirmation class in 1924 in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Shavuot, which was originally an ancient pilgrimage festival, has gone through many changes over the years – as has Judaism itself.
Crowds of tourists at Maya Bay, Thailand.
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Heading on holiday soon? Here’s some tips for making your holiday greener.
A man chooses a palm cross to buy on Palm Sunday near a church in Caracas, Venezuela, in 2022.
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Donkeys and palm leaves are both associated with Christianity’s Palm Sunday – but their symbolism couldn’t be more different.
Amitai Gross reads from the Haggadah while preparing to dip parsley into salt water as part of the Passover meal, called the Seder.
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The Passover Seder has tradition and remembrance at its core, but has also evolved throughout the centuries in Jewish communities around the world.
Fostering Ramadan awareness is a stepping stone to nurturing deeper connections that matter for affirming Muslim student identities and stopping anti-Muslim sentiments.
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Educators in public schools can develop the identities of Muslim students and create a positive school culture during Ramadan by fostering community partnerships and introducing school activities.
The cultural significance of Tu BiShvat has taken on new meaning in modern Israel.
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Tu BiShvat has religious roots, but early Zionists embraced the day in new, more secular ways.
Flight cancellations over the holidays left travellers stranded at airports across North America amid an intense winter storm.
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After the transportation crisis this past holiday season, apologies from major airlines, airports and government officials are not enough. It’s time to protect passengers from travel companies.
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While there’s nothing new about the return-to-work blues, few companies have any strategy to facilitate readjustment to work after vacation.
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Our research has focused on finding out more about why offenders commit burglary, what they’re looking for and how they decide which house to target. Here’s what you need to know.
The constant stress of the holidays can leave some people feeling burnt-out when they’re over.
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Remembering why we choose to celebrate with friends and family can help us overcome any stress we may now be experiencing.
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Holidays should be a time for children to relax both their bodies and their brains.
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Drinking alcohol with some medicine means they may not work so well. With others, you risk a life-threatening overdose.
Ross in Friends dressed as the Holiday Aramdillo telling the story of Hanukkah.
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You’ll likely spot a hanukkiah, which has become a shortcut to identify Jewishness.
Family traditions and being present provide children with trusted, safe, secure, loving experiences and relationships that are important for their healthy development and future self.
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Parenting is difficult and there can be added pressure and stress during holidays. Creating safe, secure, loving environments and being present with your children is the greatest gift you can give.
A handmade Nativity from Kyrgyzstan by an unknown artisan. Instead of a stable, it features a yurt, the traditional home of nomadic Kyrgyz people.
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The Christmas story is about Jesus coming to mankind. As holiday decorations show, Christians around the world often picture him in their own cultures.
‘In the Bleak Midwinter’ didn’t begin life as a song, but being set to music helped it find fame.
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‘In the Bleak Midwinter’ is now a treasured Christmas classic, but it didn’t start life that way – not in the UK, at least.
Stonehenge has long been the site of some of the most famous solstice celebrations.
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The dead of winter, when the longest night of the year takes place, has also traditionally been celebrated as a time of renewal and reverence.
Treat Kitty to a new box or pet-safe treat, but not scraps from holiday meals.
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Keeping human foods away from pets is one way to avoid emergency veterinary hospital runs during Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or New Year’s.
Hanukkah creates opportunities for families to celebrate their heritage – especially in the kitchen.
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Multicultural Jewish families and Jews of color are innovating food-centered holidays to bring their whole selves to the table.