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Festivals of the World
Festival of Faiths | Festivals of the World
When we live as neighbors, we might as well learn about each other. The best way to build cohesive societies is for its members to understand each other’s sorrows and joys and festivities and commemorations. Wouldn’t it be nice if you know a bit about your neighbor’s festival and perhaps invite them to your celebrations to start safe neighborhoods by understanding each other? Every human and every religious group celebrates something or the other in their way, each one is different, but the essence is the same; celebrations and commemorations. I have been writing about the meaning of significant festivities and commemorations of all religions.
Whether you identify as Atheist, Baha’i, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jain, Jewish, Muslim, Native American, Pagan, Shinto, Sikh, Wiccan, Zoroastrian, or follow any other tradition, you can find joy in the spirit of each festival. Festivals provide an excellent opportunity to celebrate culture, faith, and community. It is not only a union of the couple, but also the union of the families.
When you are in an interfaith relationship, these celebrations are not exclusive to any one tradition; they reflect the regional, geographical, and climatic contexts in which they are observed. While the rituals and foods may differ, the essence of these festivals is quite similar across cultures.
Celebrate pluralism and foster understanding by learning about the traditions that unite communities across the globe.