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Interfaith understanding and appreciation

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Posted on April 15, 2022 · How does your family celebrate religious holidays at this time of year? Would you like a better understanding of holidays outside your own faith, whether it be Passover, Ramadan, or Easter?

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As COVID-19 Upends Religious Holidays, Houston’s Faithful Celebrate By Helping Others

Madison Alvis, HPM Intern

Posted on April 10, 2020 · The coronavirus is changing the holidays for everyone. Now some Houston-area faith groups have focused their efforts on the community amid holiday preparations. 

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