Beginning on June 6 and continuing through July 5, you might see Muslim coworkers decline that breakfast snack or lunch without commenting why they’re abstaining. Instead of going to the annual picnic or other summer activity, your Muslim collea[...]

Weddings can be weird. Even though these events are supposed to be important celebrations, they can often feel forced. This is because most people are very aware of how others have celebrated their weddings. You need to be on Facebook for all of[...]

The quest to plan an eco-friendly wedding is one that consumes many Canadian newlyweds-to-be who seek to reduce their environmental impact. The degree that you incorporate green principles into your nuptials is entirely up to you. Some opt to go[...]

It seems as if sending letters through the mail is passé. While most of the time it’s okay to send your friends an email or text instead of a snail-mail message, there are at least two times when electronic messages are discouraged. When you hav[...]

Most people, even if they don’t have a Christian background, understand the reason Easter is celebrated in the church. There are a number of customs that can seem strange to outsiders, especially when the event is highly publicized. For example,[...]

In the United States, the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. is celebrated on the third Monday of January. It’s a federal holiday, and government offices, schools and banks are closed. Here in Canada, Toronto recognizes the day, although most bu[...]

May 21 is the United Nations designated international holiday to promote inclusivity and diversity. The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development was adopted after the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington D.[...]

On December 6, 1989, at l’Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal, 14 young women were gunned down by a man who was deliberately targeting women on the campus. This year marks the 26th anniversary of this tragic event, which is now commemorated by the R[...]

There are many different ways that couples decide to get married. While it is true that there are some traditions that have lasted through centuries and across various cultures, a great deal of what happens during a wedding is unique to the coup[...]

Your best friends have asked you to officiate at their wedding. You went to the Universal Life Church website, and you got ordained. That was the easy part. Suddenly, you realize you’ve never done anything like this and you have no idea what to [...]