With crowded celebrations of Ireland’s patron saint no longer appealing to her, Nicola Brady discovers why St Brigid’s ...

Kenosha area Catholic churches will be offering daily prayer events in January as part of the 2025 Novena for Life observance. The schedule includes: Thursday, Jan. 23: St. Anthony, Adoration (11 ...

Shrove Tuesday is the last day before the Lent season of fasting leading up to Easter. This religious holiday is observed in many Christian ... As Christianity gained influence in Rome, there was a ...

These sacred bathing rituals, or Shahi Snans, are believed to purify the soul and wash away sins, making them the spiritual highlights of the event. The origins of the Kumbh Mela trace back to ...

Sakat Chauth is observed on the 4th day of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the month of Magha according to the Hindu lunar calendar. Rooted in ancient Hindu mythology, the festival is dedicated ...

Sakat Chauth 2025 Date, Moonrise Time, Puja Rituals: Sakat Chauth is a significant Hindu festival predominantly celebrated in the northern regions of India. It is also referred to as Til-Kuta Chauth, ...

“According to the Bible, Hezekiah sought to centralize worship at the temple in Jerusalem, abolishing the ritual sites scattered ... Hezekiah’s suppression of pagan places of worship, or ...

A pagan ritual was the root of much of the goings-on at an Irish wake and much of the carrying-on was frowned upon by the church. Storytelling, mischief-making, and games were all part of the send ...

Our use of "Greek Easter" is meant for linguistic diversity within this article and carries no intention of overlooking the rich and diverse traditions of other Orthodox communities. We very much ...

Ritual: Ghatasthapana, Shailputri PujaThe first day marks the installation of the Ghata (sacred pot) and the beginning of the Navratri fast. Devotees offer prayers to Goddess Shailputri, the first ...

Speaking of Ant-Man, New York is ringing in 2026 with the Time Square New Year’s Eve celebrations sponsored by the Pym van Dyne Foundation. 2023’s Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania revealed ...

With the blossoming of spring brings the holiest day in the Christian religion — the celebration of Easter. Here's everything you need to know about the holiday and when it will be observed this ...