Religious Literacy and Interfaith Education for Kids
When I first set out to attempt a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the Most Places of Worship Visited in One Month, I thought I knew what I was getting myself …
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Happy Krishna Janmashtami {jon-MOSH-tah-mee}! Across India and around the world, devotees gather today to celebrate the birth of one of Hinduism’s most beloved …
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One of our favorite mid-August holidays is Obon, one of Japan’s most beloved traditions: a time to honor ancestors and welcome their spirits home. Often …
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@learnreligions The #August #fullmoon means it's also Raksha Bandhan...the #Hindu / Indian #holyday that honors siblings. #religionminute …
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View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vicki Garlock (@worldreligions4kids) Here’s a holy day you might not have heard of -- unless …
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View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vicki Garlock (@worldreligions4kids) “Religion is too complicated”“Too abstract”“Too divisive” We …
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View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vicki Garlock (@worldreligions4kids) Curious minds love tangible learning. You’ve seen it in action: …
Today is Pentecost, a major holy day for Christians around the world -- including both Orthodox and non-Orthodox traditions. But what exactly is Pentecost, and …
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(Observed May 23) Last week marked a sacred and powerful day for members of the Baha’i Faith: the Declaration of the Báb. So, what exactly is this holiday all …
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Happy World Labyrinth Day! (And no, this is not a setup to get you lost forever.) Today, the first Saturday in May, people around the world are celebrating …
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