by When you think of Day of the Dead or Día de Muertos, you often think of the Mexican holiday. But did you know that people celebrate Day of the Dead around the world, and that not all are celebrated during the same month? Day of the Dead Around the World Hungry Ghost Festival in […]
Priecīgas Lieldienas – A Latvian Easter
by The last week of Lent (Holy Week) for Latvians is called klusā nedēļa, or ‘quiet week.’ The Latvian Easter traditions and customs are quite unique. I am sharing how we celebrate the week leading up to it. It is easy to carry out with your own family! We kick off our celebrations with pūpolu svētdiena, […]
Teaching Kids about Religion by Traveling Around the World or Around the Block
by One of the great joys of traveling with kids is observing their reactions to new cultures and ideas. Their small world, the one you created in your own home, expands with every introduction to new people, places, traditions, and religions. In particular, travel brings many opportunities to understand and appreciate the diversity of religious […]
Bali: Celebrate New Years 5 Times
by Bali is one of those places where you can have the most memorable experiences possible. Being here for 10 months has really given a new perspective to our lives, and one of the reasons for that is that if you stay long enough you can take part in 5 different New Years celebrations! Especially […]
Sharing Stories and Festival Foods: Interfaith at Church and Home
by Interview with Vicki Garlock, Founder of Faith Seeker Kids I’m delighted to share an interview with one of my role models and interfaith inspirations, Vicki Garlock. We discussed her brilliant interfaith work with children in her role as founder of Faith Seeker Kids and curriculum developer at Jubilee! Community Church in Asheville, North Carolina. […]