An illustration of a menorah with all nine candles lit; white, blue and gold flowers are twining up the base of the menorah.

Hanukkah What Is Hanukkah?: Sharing in the spirit of a joyous Jewish holiday

Hanukkah is a time for celebrations that thrive in food, family, friends and faith. But with Jewish culture being so ...

A Dia de Muertos ofrenda is decorated with DIY papel picado and DIY Day of the Dead crafts for kids, including a DIY shadowbox and a DIY ofrenda photo frame made of painted popsicle sticks.

Arts, Crafts & DIY Día de Muertos crafts to celebrate with family

The sweet smell of pan de muerto baking, colorful decorations and pictures selected with care, special memories being...

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Fall What Is Diwali?: Five Days of Celebrating Peace and Light

Diwali, also called Deepavali, is known as the Festival of Lights. Filled with joy and incredibly family-oriented, it...

An illustration of a sister's hands tying a rakhi on her brother's wrist in celebration of Raksha Bandhan.

Summer What is Raksha Bandhan?

Sisters share a special bond with their brothers—one of love and care. And that’s what the South Asian holiday Raksha...

An illustrated checklist for a happy Eid that includes items like food, family, blessings and more food.

Summer What is Eid al-Adha?: How Muslims Honor Devotion and Celebrate Community

As an observance of great sacrifice as well as an opportunity for strengthening the bonds of community, Eid al-Adha i...

What is Ramadan? How Muslims Observe Their Holiest Month

Faith What is Ramadan? How Muslims Observe Their Holiest Month

For nearly two billion Muslims throughout the world, including the United States, Ramadan—which takes place during...

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Faith What is Eid al-Fitr? How Muslims Celebrate at the End of Ramadan

Muslims all over the world start the first day of Shawwal, the tenth lunar month, by offering zakat (alms) and a p...

What is Holi?

Spring What is Holi?

Here’s how you can tell it’s Holi: A cloud of reddish dust flies into the air, covering people who are very happy ...

Bowl of ashes with a cross in them surrounded by palms for Lent

Easter What is Lent?

Lent can seem a little mystifying if it’s something you didn’t grow up with. Why do friends talk about “giving som...

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Faith How to Start a Prayer Chain

Praying is one of the most ancient of human practices, and to this day, billions of people still believe in its po...

Three Kings Day

Christmas What is Three Kings Day?

Each January 6th, Latinx families around the world celebrate Three Kings Day— Día de los Tres Reyes Magos...

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Card Ideas What to Write in a Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah Card

So you’ve got a bar mitzvah card or bat mitzvah card you need to sign? Mazel tov! Not only are these occasions ins...