Masonic Guides
What Is a Grand Master in Freemasonry? Role, Po...
A Grand Master is the presiding leader of a Grand Lodge or Masonic jurisdiction, not the Master of one local lodge. Learn how the role, powers, election and term vary—and...
What Is a Grand Master in Freemasonry? Role, Po...
A Grand Master is the presiding leader of a Grand Lodge or Masonic jurisdiction, not the Master of one local lodge. Learn how the role, powers, election and term vary—and...
What Is the 14th Degree in Freemasonry? Scottis...
The 14th degree is a Scottish Rite degree that closes the Lodge of Perfection. Learn why its name varies by jurisdiction, how it relates to Master Mason status, and what...
What Is the 14th Degree in Freemasonry? Scottis...
The 14th degree is a Scottish Rite degree that closes the Lodge of Perfection. Learn why its name varies by jurisdiction, how it relates to Master Mason status, and what...
Freemasonry and Christmas: Do Freemasons Celebr...
Freemasons may celebrate Christmas and lodges may hold seasonal events, but Christmas is not a universal Masonic religious holiday. Learn how St. John’s Day, lodge customs and religious diversity fit...
Freemasonry and Christmas: Do Freemasons Celebr...
Freemasons may celebrate Christmas and lodges may hold seasonal events, but Christmas is not a universal Masonic religious holiday. Learn how St. John’s Day, lodge customs and religious diversity fit...
Freemasonry and Thanksgiving: George Washington...
Freemasonry did not invent Thanksgiving, but the 1789 national observance intersects with Freemason George Washington. Here is the documented history of Elias Boudinot’s resolution and Washington’s proclamation.
Freemasonry and Thanksgiving: George Washington...
Freemasonry did not invent Thanksgiving, but the 1789 national observance intersects with Freemason George Washington. Here is the documented history of Elias Boudinot’s resolution and Washington’s proclamation.
What Does 3-5-7 Mean in Freemasonry? The Number...
In Freemasonry, 3-5-7 commonly refers to winding-stair symbolism associated with the Fellow Craft degree. Learn what the three, five and seven steps represent—and what 357 does not prove.
What Does 3-5-7 Mean in Freemasonry? The Number...
In Freemasonry, 3-5-7 commonly refers to winding-stair symbolism associated with the Fellow Craft degree. Learn what the three, five and seven steps represent—and what 357 does not prove.
Who Was the First Freemason? Why There Isn’t On...
There is no single documented 'first Freemason.' Learn why Elias Ashmole’s 1646 initiation matters, what happened in 1717, and where Masonic allegory ends and historical evidence begins.
Who Was the First Freemason? Why There Isn’t On...
There is no single documented 'first Freemason.' Learn why Elias Ashmole’s 1646 initiation matters, what happened in 1717, and where Masonic allegory ends and historical evidence begins.