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The Light of the World

What makes Christmas special? Is it the Charlie Brown special, the caroling, or the birth of a baby?

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'Not My Father's Hajj'

Shahed Amanullah explores the spiritual significance of the Hajj in the age of cell phones and Cinnabon.

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Dancing in the Streets

Organized religion suppressed our ecstatic rituals--and we need them back, says Barbara Ehrenreich.

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Mother Knows Best? Cultures Clash During A Hindu Holiday

When a wife and her mother-in-law clash over a holiday celebration, a couple discovers new traditions for an ancient holiday.

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On Navratri Festival, the Goddess Dances

The nine-day Navratri festival, commemorating the Goddess Durga's victory over a demon, is celebrated with joyous traditional Hindu dances.

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Giving Kids the Gift of Faith

A strong spiritual foundation can be central to a happy, purposeful, and ethical life. Here are tips to lay the groundwork...

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