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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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Hilarie Burton: New Adventures of an Old-Fashioned Girl

The star of 'The List' opens up about faith, prayer, and pride in her Southern roots.

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Welcome Your Baby: Jewish Traditions

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Archive: Family

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From Sacred Rites to Secular Pleasures

Something was lost--and something gained—when festivities were kicked out of church and into the streets.

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We Are the Pod People

Mardi Gras, with its floats and celebrations, lifted our spirits. Now New Orleans is back to reality--in limbo.

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The Unspoken Divide

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Spring Break With Reality; Judas Tells All

Kathy Shaidle blogs about religion, culture, and politics for Beliefnet.

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Our Favorite Gifts

Beliefnet editors and contributors select their favorite spiritual gifts.

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Midsummer: A Celebration of the Goddess Sunna

For Northern Heathens, marking the Holy Tide of Midsummer is a joyous celebration of kith and kin, Gods, Goddesses, and nature.

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