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World Labyrinth Day

Vicki Garlock / May 3, 2025

World Labyrinth Day: It’s Not a Trap, It’s a Path

Happy World Labyrinth Day! (And no, this is not a setup to get you lost forever.)Today, the first Saturday in May, people around the world are celebrating …

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Beltane

Vicki Garlock / April 30, 2025

Beltane: When the Cows and the Maypoles Come Out to Play

A Little Beltane History Lesson (Minus the Boredom)Back in the Gaelic highlands, Beltane wasn't just another excuse to drink mead (although, let's be real, that …

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Mahavir Jayanti

Vicki Garlock / April 9, 2025

What Is Mahavir Jayanti? Here’s What You Should Know

What Does "Jayanti" Mean?"Jayanti" is a Sanskrit word that roughly translates to “birth anniversary.” It’s a term used across dharmic traditions like Hinduism, …

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Ram Navama

Vicki Garlock / April 3, 2025

Ram Navami: Celebrating the Birth of Lord Rama

This epic is filled with elements of adventure—daring leaps of faith, shape-shifting beings, mountains that are moved, and a warrior king with multiple heads. …

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Eid Mubarak

Vicki Garlock / March 31, 2025

Eid Mubarak: A Celebration of Joy, Gratitude, and Community

Traditions and FestivitiesEid is a vibrant celebration filled with joy, generosity, and togetherness. Here are some cherished traditions:A Time for …

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International Day of Forests

Vicki Garlock / March 21, 2025

The International Day of Forests: Nature as a Path to Wisdom

Every March 21st, the world celebrates the International Day of Forests, a time to honor the vital role that trees and ecosystems play in sustaining life on …

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Kateri Tekakwitha

Vicki Garlock / March 19, 2025

Kateri Tekakwitha: The Lily of the Mohawks

In the vast tapestry of history, some figures shine with an extraordinary light—individuals whose faith, resilience, and dedication leave an indelible mark. One …

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mardi gras masks

Vicki Garlock / March 4, 2025

More Than Just Beads: Unmasking the Global Significance of Mardi Gras

Happy Mardi Gras, everyone! Or as it's known in some parts of the world, Fat Tuesday. Today is a day of revelry, indulgence, and vibrant celebration before the …

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Vicki Garlock / February 28, 2025

Ramadan 101: Unveiling the Origins of a Sacred Month

Ramadan, a time of profound spiritual reflection and fasting, holds a special place in the hearts of nearly two billion Muslims around the globe. But how did …

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Vicki Garlock / February 25, 2025

Ayyám-i-Há: A Celebration of Generosity, Joy, and Spiritual Reflection

Every year, members of the Bahá’í faith around the world celebrate Ayyám-i-Há, a unique festival of hospitality, generosity, and preparation for the spiritual …

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ABOUT VICKI’S WRITING

I have been writing about religious traditions, faith-based holidays, interesting interfaith connections, and kid-friendly activities for many years.

I currently serve as the Editor for the Religion Matters blog. Before that, I served as an Editor, and then a Supervising Editor, for Multicultural Kid Blogs.

Of course, being a good editor means I need to keep up with my own writing! Below, you will find some links to my articles for those sites. I also wrote almost 40 articles for The Interfaith Observer! If you like to read, this page is for you!

RELIGION MATTERS

Religion Matters promotes religious literacy in both K-12 and higher education. The founder, Tim Hall, and I regularly work with public school educators, and our blog has highlighted all sorts of topics — like using film and art to teach about religion in the classroom, creating VR experiences of religious rituals, and exploring Islamic funerary rites with students.

My articles have also been fairly diverse and include:

  • Teaching About Ramadan in the K-5 Classroom
  • Exploring Religions in the Classroom Through Sacred Spaces
  • Teaching Religious Literacy to Combat Religious Bullying (Routledge, 2021): A Review of W.Y. Alice Chan’s Book

MULTICULTURAL KIDS

Multicultural Kid Blogs inspires and supports families, educators and community members who lift up diversity in all its forms. The site often publishes craft ideas, kid-friendly recipes from around the world, and suggestions for children’s books that promote equity and inclusion.

My articles mostly focus on sharing religious holydays with kids. Several were part of their 10 Fun Facts Series:

  • 10 Fun Facts – Diwali
  • 10 Fun Facts – Obon
  • 10 Fun Facts – Passover
  • 10 Fun Facts – Sikhism
  • 10 Fun Facts – Sukkot
  • 10 Fun Facts – Vesak
  • 10 Fun Facts – Summer Solstice

Other holyday articles were more general:

  • Purim Activities for Kids
  • Sharing Krishna Janmashtami with Kids
  • Remembering Our Loved Ones
  • Honoring Native American Heritage Month with Kids
  • Winter Holidays Bring Light
  • And still others centered on some of my family’s travel adventures:

    • What My Family Really Learns from Family Vacations
    • 10 Fun Facts for Kids About Galapagos
    • 10 Fun Facts for Kids About Iceland

INTERFAITH OBSERVER

From 2014-19, I served as a Correspondent for The Interfaith Observer (TIO). This free, monthly, digital journal explored interreligious relations and the interfaith movement as a whole. Over the years, I contributed almost 40 articles, most of which covered the “kid beat.” Articles about interfaith education for kids include.

  • Re-Imagining Interfaith with Kids in Mind
  • Creation Myths for Kids
  • Meditation for Kids
  • Faith-Related Craft for Kids of All Ages
  • Helping Kids Connect with the Earth
  • Teaching Kids about the Divine Feminine
  • Sub-Saharan African Tales for Kids Around the World

Articles focusing on interesting organizations in the interfaith world include:

  • Hand in Hand: An Arab/Jewish Education for Kids in Israel
  • Indonesia’s Sabang Merauke
  • Interfaith Peace Camp for Kids
  • Funkor Art Center in Islamabad
  • Children of the Earth
  • Serve 2 Unite
  • Kabir for Kids in Ahmdebad
  • Model Programs for Tweens/Teens

For a list of all my Interfaith Observer articles, click here and type “Garlock” in the search engine.

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