http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article_topic.php?article_topic=Vodou The Llewellyn Journal RSS news feed for articles by famous and new writers on Vodou. en-us Sun, 19 May 2013 01:00:00 CST Sun, 19 May 2013 01:00:00 CST TextPad TLJEditor@llewellyn.com http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/2274 At the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, plants and trees awaken from dormancy, animals awaken from hibernation, and human thoughts turn to cleaning, cherry blossoms, and young love. At the same time, the Roman Catholic Church and a significant portion of the world's Christians engage in Lent. What is Lent, anyway, and is it relevant for those who practice more than one religion, or religion(s) that aren't Christian? Mambo Chita Tann, author of Haitian Vodou, describes the Haitian Vodou practices for Lent--and how we all, regardless of religious belief or affiliation, can benefit from a brief period of quiet and cleansing. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:00:00 CST TLJEditor@llewellyn.com(Mambo Chita Tann) http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/2274 Vodou