Clik here to view.
‘Stopping by …’ Robert Frost’s poetry to mark his sesquicentennial
Robert Frost in about 1910. (Photo in public domain.) ON MARCH 26, 1874, Robert Frost was born not in New England, as many of his readers may assume, but in San Francisco. In fact, he did not become a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
It’s a $22-billion Easter for most Americans in 2024
SUNDAY, MARCH 31, 2024 and SUNDAY, MAY 5—It’s Easter! Twice this year—as usual—although the entire Christian world will be united next year on April 20, 2025, and again in the spring of 2028. Despite...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Eid al-Fitr is coming, most likely on April 10! So, cue the trays of sweet...
SUNDOWN, TUESDAY APRIL 9, Ramadan ends with Eid al-Fitr starting WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10—That’s the schedule most Muslim communities in the U.S. are counting on in 2024. Muslim groups at major...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ridvan: Baha’is observe ‘most great festival,’ starting on First Day of Ridvan
A Baha’i temple, in Wilmette, Illinois. Photo by Michael Lackovich, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons SUNSET SATURDAY, APRIL 20: The most holy Baha’i festival worldwide is the 12-day period known as...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Vaisakhi, Baisahki: Sikhs, Indians around the world commemorate faith &...
A celebration for Baisakhi in New Delhi. Photo by Public.Resource.Org, courtesy of Flickr SUNDAY, APRIL 21: Around the world today, Indian communities and Sikhs are celebrating Vaisakhi (or Baisahki;...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Passover: Jews prepare seders for a Pesach ‘different from all other nights’
A table set for a Passover seder. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons SUNSET MONDAY, APRIL 22: Tonight, Jews begin the joyous and deeply reflective festival of Passover—the most widely observed of all...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Hanuman Jayanti: Hindus celebrate the half-human, half-monkey devotee of Lord...
Celebrating Hanuman Jayanti in Uttar Pradesh, India. Photo by Mahant Brijbhushan Das, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons TUESDAY, APRIL 23: In many regions of India, today marks is the annual celebration of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Great and Holy Pascha: Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate Resurrection of...
Photo courtesy of Pixabay SUNDAY, MAY 5: The glorious day has arrived and millions of Christians the world over are rejoicing in the Resurrection of Jesus. For Eastern Orthodox Christians, today is the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ascension of the Lord (Ascension Day): Christians observe ancient, pivotal feast
Photo by Lawrence OP, courtesy of Flickr THURSDAY, MAY 9 (or, in some denominations, observed on the nearest Sunday, MAY 12): As Pentecost approaches, the Christian church observes a feast central to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Mother’s Day: Americans give thanks for Mom
Photo by Family_Moments, courtesy of Freerange Stock SUNDAY, MAY 12: Happy Mother’s Day! Express gratitude to Mom, Grandma or any maternal figure in your life on this, the second Sunday of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pentecost: Western Christians embrace Holy Spirit’s descent, more, with...
A girl receives oil on her forehead on Pentecost Sunday in England. Photo by Marcin Marzur, via Catholic Church England and Wales, courtesy of Flickr SUNDAY, MAY 19: Today, the ancient feast of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Vesak: Buddhists celebrate ‘triple gem,’ Buddha’s birthday, death and...
Indonesian Buddhists perform a ritual “Buddha bathing” using fragrant water, to welcome Vesak. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons THURSDAY, MAY 23: Lanterns glow in Buddhist communities worldwide...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Memorial Day: Americans honor fallen soldiers, set records for weekend travel
A Memorial Day ceremony. Photo by rawpixel.com / U.S. Army (Source), courtesy of Rawpixel MONDAY, MAY 27: Across America, cities abound with parades and ceremonies for fallen soldiers, accented by the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Sacred Heart of Jesus: Catholic Christians reflect on prayerful devotions
A stained glass depiction from the church of the Sacred Heart in Maryland. Photo by Lawrence OP, courtesy of Flickr FRIDAY, JUNE 7: Catholics ponder the depth of divine love in today’s feast, the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Shavuot: ‘Festival of Weeks’ concludes with festival honoring the revelation...
Celebrating Shavuot in Israel, 2009. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons SUNSET TUESDAY, JUNE 11: Greenery and flowers adorn synagogues tonight, mimicking the top of Mount Sinai, as Jews wrap up a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Hajj 2024: Millions descend upon Mecca for annual Muslim pilgrimage
An overview of the Grand Mosque, during Hajj. Photo by Fadi El Binni of Al Jazeera English, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons SUNSET FRIDAY, JUNE 14: Upwards of 1 million Muslim pilgrims have been pouring...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Father’s Day: Celebrate fatherhood, paternal bonds and more on dad’s day
Photo by Nisha A, courtesy of Flickr SUNDAY, JUNE 16: Spend some time with Dad and take a minute to say “Thanks”—it’s Father’s Day! Across the United States, more than 70 million fathers qualify for...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Eid al-Adha: Muslims celebrate joyful ‘Greater Eid,’ the Feast of the Sacrifice
Eid al-Adha prayers in the Maldives, 2023. Photo by the President’s Office of the Republic of Maldives, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons SUNSET SUNDAY, JUNE 16: Muslims worldwide commemorate Ibrahim...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Juneteenth National Independence Day: America honors ‘Freedom Day’
A Juneteenth celebration, 2021. Photo courtesy of Rawpixel, original public domain image from Flickr WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19: Gospel concerts, street fairs, ceremonies, and prayer services take place across...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Independence Day celebrations start this week, so plan your July 4...
And, buckle up for record traffic on the nation’s highways THURSDAY, JULY 4: Start planning your Independence Day festivities, now, because many communities nationwide are hosting events as early as...
View Article