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New Year Reflections: Remembering Loved Ones and Welcoming New Beginnings

New Year Reflections: Remembering Loved Ones and Welcoming New Beginnings

by Margaret Mulholland | Jan 7, 2026 | Holidays

A Quiet Moment for Reflection New Year’s Day often arrives quietly. After the anticipation and activity of the festive season, it offers a pause — a moment to breathe, to reflect, and to gently turn towards what lies ahead. From a humanist perspective, this turning of...
Christmas Traditions: Pagan Roots, Ancient Meanings and the Return of the Light

Christmas Traditions: Pagan Roots, Ancient Meanings and the Return of the Light

by Margaret Mulholland | Jan 7, 2026 | Holidays

Ancient Origins of Christmas Traditions For many people, Christmas feels timeless — a familiar mix of lights, greenery, food and togetherness. But many of the traditions we associate with Christmas are far older than the festival itself, with roots in ancient pagan...

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