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Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas finally received word of their freedom. For people of faith, it's more than a historical date. It's a call to act on what they believe.

Thanksgiving hymns bring meaning to the holiday, reminding us to pause and give gratitude. Explore nine hymns of thanks to add reflection to your celebration.

Halloween is a beloved holiday, filled with costumes, trick-or-treating, spooky tales, and plenty of candy. But have you ever wondered where these traditions came from? Let's explore some fascinating Halloween facts. 

While commonly associated with Halloween, the ancient festival of Samhain is actually quite different from its spooky commercial holiday cousin. Here's how you can celebrate Samhain in meaningful ways.

A lot of people believe that Halloween is a satanic holiday. But is it actually? Where does Halloween actually come from? Let's uncover the truth behind this popular spooky occasion. 

Lammas, also known as Lughnasadh, is a pagan harvest festival and a time of abundance, gratitude, and honoring the earth’s bounty. This guide will help you learn how to celebrate Lammas in a meaningful way.

To understand what Litha is, you have to step into the heart of summer, when the sun stands still in the sky and the world is bursting with warmth, life, and color. 

The Feast of Corpus Christi, or the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, is a significant observance in the Catholic Church dedicated to celebrating the Eucharist's mystery. It emphasizes the joy of the i ...

June is Pride Month, a time for LGBTQIA+ people to celebrate their identities and their rights as citizens. It commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Riots when patrons of the Stonewall Inn fought back against police brutality. ...

One of the most beloved rituals in the Catholic and Orthodox faiths as the season of Lent approaches is the vespers service on Forgiveness Sunday. It is a time for every member to come before the faith community and ask ...