Chinese New Year 2026 began on Tuesday, February 17, marking the start of the Bing Wu year—the Year of the Horse according to the traditional Chinese lunar calendar (National Time Service Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 2025). For over 50 million overseas Chinese, this…
On January 6, 2026, the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome was solemnly closed, marking the official end of the Catholic Church’s Ordinary Jubilee Year 2025. Yet Pope Francis made it clear in his closing message: “The Jubilee may…
In today’s interconnected world, a startling statistic circulates widely: the richest 1% of the global population owns nearly half of the world’s wealth. According to Oxfam’s 2024 report Inequality Inc., as of late 2023, the top 1% held approximately 45% of global wealth,…
Where Ancient Sky-Watching Meets Modern Spiritual Jewelry In today’s fast-paced world, a growing global audience is turning toward natural rhythms—lunar cycles, seasonal shifts, and energetic alignment—to support mental clarity, emotional balance, and spiritual well-being. This isn’t mysticism; it’s a return…
A Straightforward Guide to Symbols, Materials, and Respect “Can a $ 20 cross be blessed in church?”“Are cheap Buddhist prayer beads just plastic?”“Is it disrespectful to wear an affordable ring with Quranic script?” These are real questions we receive every…
On TikTok, an American influencer proudly shows off her newly arrived “consecrated” Buddha amulet: “I got my dream job offer just three days after wearing it!” Stories like this are flooding social media worldwide. Meanwhile, Yiwu—the global hub for small…
In an age defined by digital overload, social fragmentation, and existential uncertainty, more people than ever are turning to tangible symbols of spirituality for grounding and guidance. Among these, religious jewelry—from Catholic rosaries and cross pendants to Virgin Mary necklaces—has…
With global demand for religious jewelry growing rapidly, selecting the right guardian deity piece based on your birth date can bring both spiritual guidance and material fortune Whether you follow Buddhism, Christianity, or Islam, this guide will help you find…
In homes around the world—from Rome to Rio, Manila to Montreal—millions of Christians and Catholics display sacred objects like crucifixes, rosaries, and statues of the Virgin Mary. For believers, these items are powerful symbols of faith, protection, and divine grace.…
Today, the cross is one of the most recognizable symbols in the world. Millions wear it as a necklace, pin, or bracelet—some as a fashion statement, others as a profound declaration of faith. But how did this practice begin? Was…
