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Welcome Your Baby: Jewish Traditions

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Craft as Spiritual Practice: Resources

A selection of books and websites.

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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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Small Wonders and Great Miracles

After the candles, latkes, gelt, and gifts, what else do I want my family to take away from Hanukkah?

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Diary of a Former Pagan: Celebrating Advent as a Catholic

In honoring Mary's pregnancy, we are reminded of that most subversive of spiritual qualities: patience.

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Top Cardinal Says Pope's Health Improved

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Iranians Celebrate Festival to Mark Year's End

Zoroastrians celebrate Chahar-Shanbe Suri with bonfires, firecrackers, and dancing

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Russians Celebrate Orthodox Christmas

President Vladimir Putin hails church's efforts to revive Russia's spiritual heritage.

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Signs of a Greening Earth

Those who observe the Pagan holiday Ostara are celebrating the ancient rites of spring.

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Black Churches Grappling With New Reality Created By Sept. 11

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