A central theme of the High Holidays – and Judaism itself – is that to do right by God, people must first do right by each other.
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There are two major Eid celebrations each year. One marks the end of the month of Ramadan, while the other takes place during Hajj.
The Hanukkah story centers on rekindling the eternal light in the Temple, a symbol of God’s presence. Similarly, the Ner Tamid above the ark in synagogues is never supposed to go out.
Whether thousands of years ago or right now, fans have always created new stories based on familiar characters, weaving their own experiences into the tale.
The traditional start of spring in Ireland on February 1 is now marked with celebrations of women, empowerment, food, sustainability and craft.
The overwhelming majority of Muslims in Mozambique reject the violence of the insurgents and their quest for a caliphate.
Like many Jewish practices, the harvest festival of Sukkot largely takes place at home − meaning families can incorporate many meaningful traditions.
Community is vital in Jewish ritual and tradition, and the High Holidays are no exception, a Judaic studies scholar writes.
Buddha’s birthday has not always been a major holiday for Buddhists, but is now celebrated in diverse ways throughout Asia.
Shavuot, which was originally an ancient pilgrimage festival, has gone through many changes over the years – as has Judaism itself.
Like Halloween and Christmas, today’s Easter traditions are a blend of Christian and non-Christian influences.
Donkeys and palm leaves are both associated with Christianity’s Palm Sunday – but their symbolism couldn’t be more different.
The Passover Seder has tradition and remembrance at its core, but has also evolved throughout the centuries in Jewish communities around the world.
A roundup of The Conversation’s articles about this holy Christian season and its history.
Tu BiShvat has religious roots, but early Zionists embraced the day in new, more secular ways.
The Christmas story is about Jesus coming to mankind. As holiday decorations show, Christians around the world often picture him in their own cultures.
Many religions value forgiveness, but the details of their teachings differ. A psychologist of religion explains how Christian and Jewish attitudes compare.
The Jewish festival of Shavuot dates back to biblical times, but its significance has changed over the centuries.
A collaboration between advertiser Joseph Jacobs and the famous coffee company produced the classic U.S. haggadah. The book sets out the ceremony for the Seder meal.
Figuring out whether to celebrate holidays, and how, is tricky for lots of interfaith families – but thoughtful communication makes a difference.
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