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FALL EQUINOX  

On September 23rd at 5:51 AM EDT, this year's Fall Equinox begins and the sun enters the sign of Libra. The sun will cross the equator and day and night will be of equal length once again.

Sometimes it can be hard to find ways to involve your children into your rituals and festivals. The Fall Equinox, or Mabon, is a great holiday to celebrate with little ones.

This year the fall equinox, also called Mabon, will take place on September 23rd. What will you do to celebrate?

Of the four major events marking the phases of the solar year the autumnal equinox is the most often looked over. It is however an important marker in the solar year and is greeted with many traditional celebrations.

Fall is when mother natures paints a landscape of rich colors and makes us appreciate beauty through rich browns and reds. Farmers produce tasty fruits and vegetables that grace our tables and decorate our homes.

GM is experimenting with hydrogen-powered cars; The Chevy Equinox Fuel Cell combines hydrogen and oxygen to generate electricity.

Don't let the vernal equinox pass you by without standing an egg on it's end. That's right! On the Vernal and Autumnal equinoxes, regular, raw eggs will stand on their ends. This oddity is fun, as well as entertaining, but does take a little patience.

Spring and Fall equinoxes provide an opportunity to witness the accuracy of the Toltec Mounds solar alignment and draws crowds of Native Americans, pagans and curious onlookers each year.

Why do we have summer and winter? And why is the southern half of the world always at the opposite time of the seasonal year?

This articles shares information about Blodeuwedd, who became the Celtic goddess of betrayal.

Adorning our home with their bright red berries and prickly green leaves during the Yuletide season has become as automatic as egg nog at the festive table but where did this tradition begin?

Northeast Iowa man walks away with 38 first-place ribbons and three sweepstakes wins at Iowa State Fair for his apples.

Thousands of events around the world are planned today, Sept. 21, to observe the International Day of Peace.

This article traces the roots of the Halloween holiday; how it began and how it became what it is today.

This article describes the practices, beliefs, and history of Judaism. It discusses the sacred texts and holidays of this religion as well.

Once upon a time.....

The list of new world wonders includes The Great Wall of China, Petra, Christ the Redeemer, Machu Picchu, The Colisseum, and Taj Mahal

By taking our cues from the natural world and trusting fully in a woman's ability to give birth, my husband and I birthed our first child unassisted at home on August 14th, 2006.

Inca Maya and Aztec Empire achievments

Virtual tourists are encouraged to cast their vote for the archaeological site

Depending on who you ask Wicca is either a new found religion or one of the oldest religions to be, and to be honest both of these statements would be true.

Are you a beer connoisseur or do you just love a good beer? From Stout to Lager, Brown Ale to Extra Special Bitter, there are several local breweries in and around Atlanta that will quench your thirst.

A discussion of the modern practice of wicca and whether this group is considered an "In" or "out" group in society.

From your first glimpse of the giant pyramid at Chichen Itza, you know you're visiting someplace out of the ordinary. The scale of the buildings indicates nothing less than a major urban center of a long-ago civilization.

Each year, Americans endure the loss of an hour of sleep during Daylight Savings Time. Many, however, are unaware of the impact the equinox plays on the religious observation of holidays, such as Easter.

Libra, character traits of those who fall under this particular sign.

What's happening this weekend in and around Boston, Massachusetts? The weather has been gorgeous for fall, and dry. What a perfect time to enjoy the season of more outdoor fairs, festivals and events in Massachusetts this weekend.

Rhythm Of The Seasons, Paul McAuliffe's new CD released last month, presents original music, including eight flute solos. It also has three flute and hand drums ensemble, using the West African djembe and the North African tar.

Many Christians participate in Halloween festivities, even though they realize the origins of the holiday, simply because they don't think they have any alternatives.

The people known as the Celtic society were influenced by the Druids. The intellectuals of the Celts promoted several festivals. One such celebration was Samhein pronounced sow-en. Today known as Halloween.

When Christianity emerged as a world religion and began to spread throughout Europe and the Middle East, church officials incorporated some of the long practiced pagan traditions into Christian religious traditions.

There are many common misconceptions and a lot of misinformation on astronomy and the cosmos.

An overview of where the term "blue moon" comes from as well as years we are likely to experience them.

If you are ready to make changes in your life, but you don't know what or how, then read on! Let me show you how to make it easy to set and achieve goals, using nature's energy.

In January, I traveled to the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. The peninsula, home to such vacation hot spots such as Cancun, in the Riviera Maya, and the island of Cozumel, the Yucatan is the best known for the cultural heritage of it's indigenous Mayan people.

You can see how some Christian holidays are based off of these celebrations.

Millions of Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ every year on a holiday known as "Easter".

Easter Lilies are the perfect symbol of resurrection and hope. Save yours to grow again in the garden.

Parsis (Zoroastrians) - in India and abroad - are up in arms over the unflattering portrayal of ancient Persians in the recently released movie '300'. The cause of all this brouhaha is a B-grade action flick, whose only selling point is bloody gore and mindless violence.

Fat Tuesday is past and the world is rolling on toward Easter. However, aspects of Easter don't seem to fit: Easter eggs, Easter bunnies, baby animals of all kinds, fake grass, flowers. Where do they come from? That is simple - they come from the original holy day, Ostara.

Now as both a freelance writer and internet user, it took me just a matter of minutes to discover the answers of how the Easter Bunny and Easter Eggs fit into the big picture of Easter.

Ski, Hike or Snowshoe in the Candlelight in Wisconsin. If you do it near a full moon it can be a extra wonderful experience.

In this article, the reader will learn how they can celebrate the Pagan Sabbat of Ostara in a kid and family friendly way.

This article is designed to help families design their own Mabon festival

The arrival of autumn is evident as children go back to school and the town of Chester hosts the 16th Annual Come Home to Chester Days.

Telling the tale of a Norwegian vacation, the story delves into the temperate laws of the country and the resulting moonshine industry. It also looks at practical travel aspects such as food and lodging.

This article highlights contemporary Christian and secular forms of celebrating Easter. The ancient origins of Easter and its icons are discussed and alternatives to a one day celebration are explored.

People of the Christian faith have many different practices and customs for Easter. As we all know, Easter is much more than colored eggs, candy baskets and the Easter Bunny. Read on to learn some facts about Easter you may have missed in Sunday School.

The dating of Easter has been a problem that has plagued Christians since its earliest years. Even today there are differences in the dates of Easter between the Western and Eastern churches.

Pagan Pride festivals are helpd throughout the United States, notably during the autumn and in the spring. This article takes a look at one festival in Syracuse, New York.