Marshmallow bunnies? Check! Bonnet the size of a satellite dish? Got it! Painted eggs? Hidden! Hmmm, it seems like we’re missing something…
Your partner may be your soul mate, only your partner doesn’t believe in soul mates, because your partner doesn’t believe in souls. Atheism may be okay with you, but what about your evangelical folks? Oy vey!
What? You’ve never planned an Easter egg hunt? Well, then, you’re long overdue.
Funerals are stressful enough without having to wonder if you’re doing and saying the right thing. So here’s a primer for Jewish funerals.
Wish you could visit Jerusalem and walk in the footsteps of Jesus as he carried his cross, from his condemnation to entombment? Your local church may offer the next best thing: a “Stations of the Cross” service that commemorates the events of his final hours.
In Hebrew, shiva means the number seven. It also denotes the seven-day mourning period after the burial of a close relative: spouse, parent, child, or sibling.
This year, make an Easter basket that your children will remember forever.
Sikhs wear five articles of faith at all times, called the "five K’s" because their names in the Punjabi language begin with the letter K. The gender-neutral rules foster unity among Sikhs and embody the faith’s spiritual values.
While there are denominational differences, here’s how to practice the basics and get on what Muslims call the “Straight Path.”
Whether it’s your first time or your hundredth, visiting a mosque can be a spiritual event. Knowing and observing the basic dos and don’ts will free you up to concentrate on holier matters.
You can’t practice Islam without knowing and observing—or at least trying to observe—the five pillars. These five elements form of the core of Muslim spirituality and practice.
You’ve denied yourself all month and you’re ready to celebrate! The three-day holiday of Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting, and Muslims around the world gather with friends and family to thank God for his blessings and fill those
For Westernized Muslim women around the world, making the decision to cover their hair, neck, and sometimes chest with a scarf—usually known as hijab—can be a religious turning point in their lives. Get ready for some stares!
For Muslims, Friday’s the big day when believers gather to hear a sermon and participate in ritual prayer. Attendance is religiously mandated for healthy adult Muslim males, encouraged for Muslim women, and usually open to curious non-Muslims.