The name Halloween refers to the Christian tradition of All Souls’ Day falling on November 1: the night before is All Souls’ ...

Spring is in full bloom and we're halfway to summer. May 1, known as May Day, has long been celebrated as the midway point between the spring equinox and the summer solstice. Like those days, May Day ...

These rituals rooted in the pagan origins of Halloween invite us to reflect on the past, connect with spirits, celebrate loved ones, and plan how we will enrich our lives moving forward.

Halloween traces its origins back to the Iron Age and a feast of fire known as Samhain. Also included are the historical ...

Holiday traditions feel timeless, like they’ve always existed in their current form. Families gather around Christmas trees. Kids hunt for Easter eggs. Couples kiss under mistletoe without questioning ...

BOTH: And you are listening to In The Know, a podcast dedicated to the University of Minnesota. HEINEN: We are less than a week out from Halloween, one of the most widely celebrated holidays in ...

Valentine's Day is almost here, but it wasn't always the heart-filled, card-giving, chocolate-gifting holiday we know today. Here's everything you should know about the history of the beloved holiday ...

Many of the Easter traditions Christians celebrate today date back to the early days of Christianity. Karl Gehring/The Denver Post via Getty Images Easter brings together an unlikely cadre of ...

As millions around the world make merry during Christmas, few know that they will be celebrating an event deeply steeped in paganism. While December 25 is a day set aside to celebrate the day Jesus is ...

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Editor: One only needs to read the news to see the horrific crimes multiplying every day in our society. It is clear that unless we address the profound spiritual crisis within the human soul, America ...