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November 22nd, 2022
Did you know Thanksgiving is a religious holiday? This is the story of pagan harvest festivals, how the Christian Church coopted these holidays as their own, and how the symbolic evidence survives to this day.
What Is a Krathong? Thai Lantern Festival Explained
November 8th, 2022
Break out your lighters, the Thai Lantern Festival begins today! This two-day festival celebrating positivity and prosperity for the new year is tied to the lunar calendar and has a fascinating history to explore.
What Is the Lantern Festival and How Did It Begin?
October 8th, 2022
The Lantern Festival is a Chinese holiday marking the conclusion of the Chinese New Year celebrations (also known as the Spring Festival). But what is the story behind this holiday, and how did it begin?
The History of Oktoberfest (And Why It’s Not in October)
October 1st, 2022
Oktoberfest is famous worldwide as a festival packed full of lederhosen, cheer, and yes, lots and lots of beer. But what exactly is this festival, how is it celebrated, and why isn't it held in October?
How Different Faiths and Cultures Celebrate the Autumn Equinox
September 20th, 2022
Humanity has constructed many monuments to observe the sun's annual transit through the sky. The Autumn Equinox is a time to observe this change, though different faiths and cultures celebrate in their own ways.
Britney Spears Enlists Wedding Officiant Ordained Online After Catholic Church Turned Her Away
August 8th, 2022
Britney Spears married her longtime boyfriend Sam Asghari last month in a ceremony at her home officiated by a minister ordained online, after she was allegedly turned away by a Catholic Church in Santa Monica.
Remembering The Forgotten: WWI Fought By More Than Just Christians
November 11th, 2020
Despite battlefield efforts from all faith groups in World War I, the contributions of Muslims, Sikhs, and others seem chronically forgotten if not erased from the history books. Now some are fighting for recognition.
Universal Life Church Ministries Announces 'Universal Day'
August 24th, 2020
Universal Life Church Ministries is proud to announce a brand new holiday, Universal Day. This November 3rd, join us in celebrating the universal connection that binds us all in our quest to "do that which is right."
How Much Should a Wedding Officiant Charge?
February 13th, 2018
So, you've been asked to perform a wedding ceremony. But then you realize: there is one important detail you’re unsure about. How much should you charge for an officiant fee? We explore that question in depth.
Fiery Ideas: Why Books Are Banned (and Burned)
September 8th, 2017
At the end of September, libraries and bookstores everywhere will be celebrating "Banned Books Week." This got us thinking: why do people ban books (or, in extreme cases, burn them)?
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