Religious Literacy and Interfaith Education for Kids
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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(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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A Little Beltane History Lesson (Minus the Boredom) Back in the Gaelic highlands, Beltane wasn't just another excuse to drink mead (although, let's be real, …
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What Does "Jayanti" Mean? "Jayanti" is a Sanskrit word that roughly translates to “birth anniversary.” It’s a term used across dharmic traditions like …
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One of this week's lectionary readings (Fifth Sunday in Lent) is the passage in the Gospel of John about one of the Mary's anointing Jesus' feet (John 12:1-8). …
This upcoming Sunday is Trinity Sunday, and all the lectionary readings offer great cross-faith connections. (For the entire list of lectionary readings for May …
Today's Multifaith Mashup focuses on the first few verses of the Pentecost story found in Acts 2. Click here for a complete list of the Revised Common …
Today's Multifaith Mashup focuses on the Psalm 1 passage found in the Revised Common Lectionary selections for Sunday, May 13, 2018. Here's the …
