Mahavir Jayanti: A Jain Celebration

Left: A statue of Lord Mahavira. Right: Lord Mahavira after achieving enlightenment. The Jainism holiday of Mahavir Jayanti, celebrated on April 13th this year,

The History and Traditions of Passover

The most commonly observed Jewish holiday is Pesach or Passover. This year it will be celebrated beginning in the evening of Monday, April 14 until

Celebrating the Hindu Festival of Navratri

Navratri is a nine night annual festival in the Hindu faith and is considered to be the most celebrated Hindu festival. It is devoted

Bahá’í New Year Celebration, Naw-Rúz, Begins at Sundown Thursday

Followers of the Bahá’í faith, will welcome in the New Year, otherwise known as Naw-Rúz, as the sun sets on March 20. This celebration

Ash Wednesday and Lent: The Meaning Behind the Sacrifice

With Ash Wednesday upon us, there are a vast number of Christians all over the world attempting to take up the challenge of sacrificing

Nativity Scene

Winter Holiday Series: Christmas

Christmas is a holiday that is celebrated as part of the Christian religion and is the celebration of Jesus Christ’s birthday. This holiday falls

Winter Solstice Yule

Winter Holiday Series: Winter Solstice (Yule)

Winter Solstice, also known as Yule, involves the two halves of the hemisphere trading light for dark and vice versa. The next morning, when

Happy Hanukkah: Snow Covered Chanukah Menorah

Winter Holiday Series: Hanukkah

Hanukkah, also known as the both the Feast of Dedications and the Festival of Lights, is a well known holiday in the Jewish religion.

Site of Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom

Winter Holiday Series: The Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur

Devotees count donations at the site where Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur was killed in 1675 for refusing to convert to Islam. This Sunday, November

Guru Nanak

Winter Holiday Series: Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji

Sikhs celebrate the Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, around the world. Nanak was born in April, but his birthday is celebrated on the