This week is the Jewish festival of Passover (Pesach in Hebrew). This major festival in the Jewish calendar celebrates the story of the Exodus. During Passover, Jewish people remember how the Israelites were led out of Egypt by Moses and away from a life of slavery. Passover is celebrated with a series of rituals, with…
We are currently in the holy month of Ramadan which is one of the most important dates in the Islamic calendar. Ramadan The month of Ramadan celebrates that the Qu’ran (Koran), which is the Islamic sacred book, was revealed to the Prophet Mohammed during this time. The word Ramadan is from the Arabic word for…
As we move towards the Christian Festival of Easter, it can also be interesting to take a look at some of the wider background to spring festivals in general, as some of the traditions associated with Easter can date from much earlier. Stories of Resurrection Obviously, the Easter festival celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ,…
What is Stress? To help young people make sense of stress, the Children’s Society has shared the following: “Stress is caused when things in life get too much. You might feel pressure about a school exam or a race you have to run in. If you can learn to cope with these pressures, you can…