Customs & Living Traditions

Romulus was an important figure in ancient Roman mythology and history. He is considered the founder and first king of the city of Rome.

Learn how the title “Father” is used for clergy in some Christian traditions, why the practice varies, and how other religions use the term.

A sacred rite of passage — Bar and Bat Mitzvah mark the moment a Jewish child becomes spiritually accountable within Jewish belief.

Learn about women’s roles across religious traditions, covering meaning and significance, scriptural context, strengths and limitations.

A sacred bond of love and grace — marriage and family reflect God’s eternal design for unity, holiness, and salvation in Orthodox tradition.

Learn how religion shapes cultural identity — weaving meaning, memory, and belonging across the world with religious and historical context.

Israel has a rich and diverse cultural heritage that reflects its unique history and the diverse backgrounds of its people in context.

Arab weddings typically include a variety of customs and traditions, many of which vary by country and region within Islamic belief.

Cleopatra, also known as Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator, was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt from 51 to 30 BC.

Learn about religion and spiritual culture in Pakistan, including major beliefs, sacred places, festivals, rituals, and living heritage.

Learn about religion and spiritual culture in Vietnamese communities in the United States, including major beliefs, sacred places.

A sacred taste of devotion — explore how what we eat becomes a reflection of what we believe, revere, and remember in religious context.