Tu BiShvat has religious roots, but early Zionists embraced the day in new, more secular ways.
Self-blame was found to be associated with experiencing suicidal thoughts.
It was in the 1990s that the idea of Christian environmental stewardship disappeared from the rhetoric of the religious…
The term, coined in 2011, refers to people who seek to use their money and time to make as much progress as possible toward…
Fierce debates about visual depictions of the sacred have existed for centuries. An art historian explains the controversies…
Antisemitism often appears and spreads on social media. But digital technology can be part of the solution, too.
In most parts of East Asia, the new year that begins on Jan. 22 corresponds to the rabbit. In Vietnam though it will usher…
Looking at the underlying philosophical and moral questions involved in abortion debates can help explain why it’s such…
Support for strong gun ownership rights is often associated with conservative Christian views, but religion and self-defense…
Pentecostals agree on the importance of the Holy Spirit – but not necessarily on what it empowers them to do.
Fitness and religion make a potent combination, one people have explored for centuries.
The Seven Lucky Gods usher in good fortune in the new year in Japan. Among them, Hotei plays the most prominent role, for…
Mindfulness can teach us to be more present – not just for ourselves, but also for our colleagues, friends and loved ones.
Songs of the season – sacred and secular music alike – sometimes acknowledge that Christmas isn’t all joy.
Iranian women have often used images of actions such as singing and dancing unveiled to show what freedom means to them…
The Christmas story is about Jesus coming to mankind. As holiday decorations show, Christians around the world often picture…
‘In the Bleak Midwinter’ is now a treasured Christmas classic, but it didn’t start life that way – not in the UK,…
The dead of winter, when the longest night of the year takes place, has also traditionally been celebrated as a time of…
Multicultural Jewish families and Jews of color are innovating food-centered holidays to bring their whole selves to the…
The idea of virgin birth has been part of Christianity since the start, but its significance has shifted over time.