Holidays

Despite a semi-somber religious calendar, American Jews have much to celebrate.

Rituals of death can remind us of America’s “new birth of freedom”—and our rebirth and renewal through Christ’s sacrifice.

Those who do not yet share our faith can share our wonder at the beauty and comfort of light in the darkness.

The new movie from Dallas Jenkins is at times too on the nose—but also funny, heartfelt, and focused on Jesus.

As Matariki is celebrated in New Zealand, Christians navigate a return to the festival’s pagan roots.

More than 100 years ago, Latin America’s most secular country abolished Christian holidays. Local church leaders have struggled to reclaim them since.

From Constantinople to “the Singing Cowboy,” the odd folk tradition of egg-delivering rabbits was invented bit by bit.

Believers are learning how to celebrate and evangelize amid Tsagaan Sar’s Buddhism-infused rituals.

Chinese church leaders consider how to use the Lunar New Year tradition as an opportunity for evangelism.

We know holiness doesn’t always lead to happiness. But what if our unhappiness can itself be holy?