Here's how to understand the rosary, a Catholic prayer tradition practiced by millions of faithful worldwide — including the beads, the link to Mother Mary and the meaning behind the prayer aid.

Masks. Along with beads, masks are an integral part of any Mardi Gras celebration. Though masks have been used all over the ...

On Thursday, July 3, the Sioux City Mardi Gras Parade will take place along the Riverfront, beginning at the Wesley Parkway ...

The “battle beads” culture of spiritual warfare permits radical-traditional Catholics literally to demonize their political opponents and regard the use of armed force against them as sanctified.

Trash lines the gutter on Bourbon Street, in the early hours of the morning after Mardi Gras, in New Orleans, Feb. 18, 2015. It's a beloved century-old Carnival season tradition in New Orleans ...

“Traditions like the bladders, and chasing evil away for the year, for the city. That has been going on for 150 years, and it’s going to go on for another 150 years,” David, a member of the ...

Izandla Beads keeps tradition alive Izandla Beads founder Hlengiwe Mzelemu says her wish is to one day open up her own bead factory in order to create more jobs. June 30, 2023.

Dembe’s Beads embody tradition The importance of Dembe's Beads according to Dembe Mandavha is to partake in economic growth and development and to empower herself financially. October 19, 2023 ...