Every month is associated with a birth flower that carries a unique meaning. A gardening pro and flower essence expert reveal each one. Besides being an official record of when you came into the world ...

Gather a group of new parents and the conversation will likely turn to their childbirth stories – ranging from the joyful to the gnarly to the positively traumatic. Birth story podcasts and websites ...

We've all heard of birthstones - precious and semi-precious gems that align with the twelve calendar months of the year. But did you know every birth month also corresponds with a specific color? This ...

Christian mystic, Meister Eckhart wrote that “We are all meant to be mothers of God; for God is always needing to be born.” As we celebrate the birth of Christ, let us resolve to be mothers of God in ...

Beyond birthstones and zodiac signs, there's another fascinating way to connect with the month you were born in: its designated color. Rooted in folklore, cultural traditions, and even the natural ...

(RNS) — Churches around the world will gather, from soaring cathedrals to tiny chapels to war-torn ruins, to celebrate Christmas. What each of these congregations emphasizes about the story of the ...

Choosing flowers for a birthday bouquet is already a lovely gesture, but picking ones with a deeper sentiment is something extra special. Birth flowers, like birthstones, are linked to each month of ...

Darby Saxbe receives funding from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation. USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and University of Southern California ...