As a collective, we’ve become more conscious of our impact on the environment, and perhaps even more so around the holidays. During this season, it’s easy to rely on disposable items for convenience, but that can feel out of alignment with our values. We are connected to this Earth and all its life. Knowing that, […]
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Trick or Treat
Exploring the Origins of Halloween, Day of the Dead and All Hallows’ Eve
In its vast array of expressions, Halloween is a holiday known by many. For some it is an occasion laced with costumes, candy and spooky decorations. For others, it symbolizes a connection to death, darkness and otherworldly beings. Though often we come across a commercialized orchestration of Halloween, beneath the surface of this modern celebration […]
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The Year of the Dragon
Celebrating the Lunar New Year
Celebrated by millions of people around the world, Lunar New Year is popular in East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Middle East, as well as in many Asian American communities worldwide. The holiday marks the beginning of the new year based on a lunisolar calendar, which follows the phases of the sun and moon, and […]
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Ringing in the New Year!
Tips for celebrating 2024 with the kids
Whether you couldn’t find a sitter for New Year’s Eve or you’re just not up for going out, you can still have a fun, kid-friendly celebration. The key is to keep the kids occupied with fun activities as the clock counts down. We’ve gathered a few family friendly ideas to help make it a memorable […]
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The Mythology of Love
Many ways to celebrate
Did you know that the origin of the word “psyche” stems from the Greek word psukh, meaning “soul”? Legend has it that Psyche was once a beautiful princess who fell madly in love with Eros, the god of love, and yet had to endure many terrible trials before finally marrying him. This story shows us […]