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. ...

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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 ...

Category: Holidays and Observances

Most Americans might think of Halloween or Thanksgiving when thinking of fall celebrations. But there are a bunch of autumn holidays around the world, from Diwali to Dia de Los Muertos!

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A new year often brings hope and the promise of a new start. Gyms and fitness studios see their largest crowds in January as people resolve that this will be the year that they get down to their target weight or get stro ...

Category: Health and Wellness Holidays and Observances

Many people make ambitious resolutions each new year. Their follow-through may end up being less than optimal, though. If you have trouble reaching the goals you set, you may just need to reimagine them to benefit others ...

Category: Health and Wellness Holidays and Observances

The holidays are a time to connect with loved ones. The season can also be hard for some people. When celebrations are centered around families, those who are single may feel their isolation more acutely. Loneliness is n ...

Category: Aid Holidays and Observances

The holiday season seems to start earlier every year, especially for retailers. Anxious to get their wares out before the competition, some stores even start putting out Christmas trees and ornaments in October. By the t ...

Category: Holidays and Observances Religion

A lot of people set goals for each new year, but for some people, this process is too linear to be practical. Choosing a theme may be a more productive alternative for you. For it to work the way it's supposed to, howeve ...

Category: Health and Wellness Holidays and Observances

When it comes to resolutions, everyone talks about which goals to set and how to achieve them. They may set up long-term goals and list a lot of smaller milestones to help them along the way. Without a solid follow-up pr ...

Category: Health and Wellness Holidays and Observances

The holiday season often inspires people to be even more generous than they usually are. It's common for church members to give gifts to their congregation leaders such as the pastor, the music minister, childcare worker ...

Category: Holidays and Observances Religion