Some activities, such as prayer, are widespread. Others, such as fasting and lighting incense or candles, vary more by ...

Since 1914, white smoke has indicated the election of a new pope. A stereotypical association of the colour of the smoke – ...

Unlike in some Christian denominations, where a belief in the afterlife is an organizing idea, Judaism has no single doctrine ...

While candles have long been the go-to choice for creating ambiance and filling spaces with nostril-rising scents, there’s another aromatic alternative that’s always been the underserved solution: ...

Five grains of incense inserted into the candle in the form of a cross recall the aromatic spices with which His Sacred Body was prepared for the tomb, and of the five wounds in His hands ...

In the end, we all have one thing in common: We’re one step closer to achieving a more cohesive and well-rounded space we ...

It's mastered everything from sought-after body washes to foolproof skincare routines—and let’s not forget those subtle flex ...

“Make sure to avoid burning things indoors too often: not just food, but candles and incense sticks can also create ...

Belief in an afterlife, God and spirits in nature is widespread globally. Older adults are more likely than younger adults to ...

This is the largest of four spontaneous roadside memorials, stretching several hundred feet along the northern fence of John ...