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Spring Thaw

It's still cold, but Canadian Hindus welcome spring with a festival that's colorful and joyous.

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Spring's Annual Rerun

It's the only season we describe as 'returning' to us every year. Here's how the world's wisdom traditions honor this time.

Related Topics: Faiths, Spring, Season, worlds wisdom traditions, Light, Spring Cleaning, Winter, Winter Solstice, doesnt return, darkest day, return

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Why Rosh Hashana and Ramadan Meet Only Once Every 33 Years

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Toxic Synthetic Colors Flood Markets Ahead of Holi Festival

Hindus warned about dangers lurking in colored powders used by many Indians to celebrate this joyous spring holiday.

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Loose Canon Archive: June 2005

Charlotte Hays's daily weblog on religion, spirituality, and politics.

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Swami Uptown Archive: February 2005

Jesse Kornbluth's daily weblog on religion, spirituality, and politics.

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The Christmas Tipping Point

This year, some unlikely folks have joined the effort to celebrate Christmas in public schools: non-Christians.

Related Topics: Faiths, School, Music, Public Schools, school board, Christmas, school districts, parent, school administrators, religious music, Political Correctness

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B-log

Beliefnet's weblog of religion and spirituality in the news and on the internet

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The Spiritual New Year

As America celebrates Halloween, I celebrate Samhain.

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What Is Passover?

A guide to the holiday's meaning, customs, rituals, and other basics.

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