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Baha’is Celebrate the New Year with Naw-Ruz

Dancers in traditional Persian costumes celebrate Nowruz (Iranian New Year) in Paris, France. Elena Dijour / Shutterstock.com Baha'is celebrate the New Year on the

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A History of St. Patrick’s Day

Celebrated as the world's most popular holiday for Irish culture, what does St. Patrick's Day truly commemorate? Many people understand the basic tenets of

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Mayor de Blasio: NYC Schools to Honor Muslim Holidays

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Muslim holidays Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr will be recognized by public schools with the days off. New York

Chinese New Year 2015

Chinese New Year Traditions of Buddhism and Taoism

How do Buddhists and Taoists celebrate Chinese New Year? The popular holiday has many traditions rooted in two of the major Chinese religions. Billions

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The connection between Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, and Lent

Ash Wednesday, otherwise known as the ‘Day of Ashes’, falls on Wednesday, February 18 this year. The holiday kicks off the start of Lent,

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Valentine’s Day: The Past and The Present… All You Need To Know!

How the polarizing Valentine's Day holiday celebrating love came to be. Did you know that over 150 million Valentine's Day inspired greeting cards are

10-day Jain Mahamastakabhisheka religious festival continues in India

Thousands of Jains flock to Karkala, India, as the 10-day Mahamastakabhisheka festival, only held once every 12 years, begins. A massive Jain ceremony that honors

The Top 5 Christmas Songs

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, at least according to Christmas songs. It is a good time to meet with family and

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Atheist Students Celebrate Christmas Much Like Christians

Although they do not believe in Christ, that does not stop many atheist students from celebrating Christmas much like their Christian counterparts. Many atheist

Survey: Celebrating Christmas Then and Now

In a survey by Pew Forum, Americans reveal how they're celebrating Christmas now compared to past traditions. The survey analysis was completed based on