Vesak Day is on May 21, 2016. Vesak Day is a major festival celebrated by all Buddhists throughout the world. Considered the most important of the Buddhist festivals, it is a time for celebrating the Buddha’s birthday. In some traditions, the day also marks his enlightenment and subsequent passing from the physical plane. For most, […]
Ostara and Spring Equinox
Ostara is a celebration that marks the arrival of Spring. During this time, the Earth starts to make changes in preparation for the growing season ahead. The ground becomes warmer, the first signs of new life begin to emerge from the soil; buds may even form on some trees. Ostara is the ancient Pagan holiday […]
St. Patrick
St. Patrick’s day is held every year on March 17th to honor the legacy of the “apostle of Ireland”. He was born Maewyn Succat, in Scotland late in the 4th century A.D, taking on the Latin name of Patrick (Patricius) after becoming a priest. At the age of 16, he was captured and brought to […]
Maha Shivratri
There are several mythologies surrounding this day. It is believed that on this day Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati were married. He revealed to her that the 14th night of the Krishna Paksha (dark lunar moon), was his favorite night. It is also said that on midnight of this day, Shiva revealed himself in Lingam […]
Valentine’s Day
Today, Valentine’s day is known primarily as a day for celebrating romantic love with gifts like chocolate and flowers, but its history has a darker side that not everyone is familiar with. Saint Valentine’s Day was created on February 14th, as a feast day. More than one Christian saint named Valentinus existed, and most of […]
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