Religious Holidays

By Nancy Haught Religion News Service (RNS) A quick glimpse at a calendar is one way to see how religiously diverse the United States has become. ...

The question is what we should make of this proximity of calendars and neighbors: what course should relations among religious groups take in 21st century America?

The Sikh Holiday of Vaisakhi is celebrated every year on April 14. Also frequently spelled Baisakhi, Vaisakhi has origins as a springtime festival in ...

The Sikh Faith arose more than 500 years ago in a South Asian society that was shackled in slavery to the caste system, to the wanton abuse of women, and to the tyranny of the rulers.

Hindu festivals are communal celebrations through which an aspect of the universal Truth is brought to life. The rituals are intended to strengthen bonds between and within families and communities.

A centuries-old worldview is always ready to condemn change as being against the will of God. What I came to understand is that this worldview has its reasons for being.

Vasant Panchami is celebrated every year on the 5th day or 'Panchami' of the bright fortnight of the lunar month of Magha. "Vasant" heralds the beginning of spring.

Jews, Pagans and Christians have much in common this time of year. So let us rejoice and join together in spring rebirth, renewal and resurrection.