This is a new series focused on how any couple headed to the altar can find ways to cut back on spending without sacrificing their vision for the big day. Stay tuned for upcoming posts in this series. The next one will be on engagement rings. First comes love, then comes marriage, and then comes…paying…
The Origins and Practices of Mabon
Mabon - September 23, 2019 Mabon is a pagan holiday, and one of the eight Wiccan sabbats celebrated during the year. Mabon celebrates the autumnal equinox. In the northern hemisphere, this September 23rd will be the autumnal equinox. However, the southern hemisphere already celebrated Mabon on March 20, when the Northern hemisphere celebrated Ostara. It…
The Origins and Practices of Hijri & Pehla Parkash Guru Granth Sahib
Hijri/Hijra/Al-Hijra/Hijrah –August 31, 2019 Hijri is a Muslim holiday. This date marks the beginning of a new year for Muslims. Unlike the recent festivals, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, this day is not celebrated as much. The Muslim calendar is based on lunar cycles, so the date on the Gregorian calendar shifts every year. The…
The Origins and Practices of Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan – August 15, 2019 Raksha Bandhan, also known as Rakhi (pronounced R-AH-K-REE) is a Hindu festival. This festival celebrates brother-sister relationships and sibling love. The term Raksha Bandhan originates from Sanskrit, and translates to “bond of protection.” Raksha Bandhan is observed on the full moon in the holy Hindu luni-solar month of Shravana…
The Origins and Practices of the August Moon Festival/Mid-Harvest Festival
August Moon Festival/Mid-Harvest Festival - August 11 - October 13, 2019 The August Moon festival is an East Asian cultural celebration. Though this celebration started in China, many people who are ethnically Taiwanese, Japanese, South Korean, Malaysian, Vietnamese, and Filipino also celebrate it. This year, the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of New England (CCBA) is…
The Origins and Practices of Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha - Sundown on August 11, 2019 Eid al-Adha or Eid ul Adha, (pronounced EED al-UHD-huh) is a Muslim holiday. This year it will start at sundown on Sunday, August 11. For Muslims in the Boston area, the celebration typically ends the following night. However, other traditions in the US and other countries can…
The Origins and Practices of Lammas/Lughnasad
Lammas/Lughnasad - August 1, 2019 Lammas, also known as Lughnasad, or Lughnassadh, is a pagan holiday and one of the eight Wiccan sabbats during the year. Each sabbat marks a seasonal turning point. The sabbat occurs on August 1, which is about halfway between the summer solstice (Litha) and the fall equinox (Mabon). This holiday…
The Origins and Practices of Litha
June 21, 2019 - Litha Litha is a pagan holiday; one of their eight sabbats during the year. Litha (also known as Midsummer) occurs on the summer solstice, and celebrates the beginning of summer. The traditions of Litha appear to be borrowed from many cultures. Most ancient cultures celebrated the summer solstice in some way. The…
The Origins and Practices of Holidays: Father’s Day & Shaheedi Guru Arjan Devji
June 16, 2019 - Father's Day Sunday, June 16, 2019 is Father's Day in the United States. The annual holiday falls on the third Sunday of June. Father's Day is meant to honor fathers, fatherhood, and paternal bonds. The origins of Father's Day is unclear. Some believe it was created in response to Mother's Day…
The Origins and Practices of Holidays: Laylat al-Qadr & Eid al Fitr
Laylat al-Qadr – May 31, 2019 Laylat al-Qadr (also known as Lailat al Qadr or Laylatul Qadr) is the holiest night of the year for Muslims. The name Laylat al-Qadr translates to “Night of Power.” This night commemorates the night Allah (Arabic for God) revealed the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad. The Prophet Muhammad did…
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