Some sayings from across the religious spectrum for this time of year
Christmas will be celebrated Dec 25 by most of Christendom. The Armenian Apostolic Church observes Christmas on January 6, while certain Eastern Orthodox Churches celebrate Christmas on January 7
What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may lead to peace.
Agnes M. Pharo
Hanukkah starts on the Hebrew calendar date of 25 Kislev, and lasts for eight days. In 2011, this will be December 20-28
A candle is a small thing.
But one candle can light another.
And see how its own light increases,
as a candle gives its flame to the other.
You are such a light.
Moshe Davis and Victor Ratner
Hijra - Islamic New Year was on November 26
I was trying to find an appropriate quote. Any ideas/advice?
Diwali was on Wednesday, October 26, 2011.
Fill the Heart with the oil of love.
Place in it the wick of single-pointed mind.
Light it with the Knowledge of Truth and remove
the darkness of ignorance around you.
Just as one lamp can light many lamps; let each
youth kindle this Light in many hearts.'
Christmas will be celebrated Dec 25 by most of Christendom. The Armenian Apostolic Church observes Christmas on January 6, while certain Eastern Orthodox Churches celebrate Christmas on January 7
What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may lead to peace.
Agnes M. Pharo
Hanukkah starts on the Hebrew calendar date of 25 Kislev, and lasts for eight days. In 2011, this will be December 20-28
A candle is a small thing.
But one candle can light another.
And see how its own light increases,
as a candle gives its flame to the other.
You are such a light.
Moshe Davis and Victor Ratner
Hijra - Islamic New Year was on November 26
I was trying to find an appropriate quote. Any ideas/advice?
Diwali was on Wednesday, October 26, 2011.
Fill the Heart with the oil of love.
Place in it the wick of single-pointed mind.
Light it with the Knowledge of Truth and remove
the darkness of ignorance around you.
Just as one lamp can light many lamps; let each
youth kindle this Light in many hearts.'
