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  2. Ritual - Wikipedia

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    Other classes of rituals include divinatory rituals; ceremonies performed by political authorities to ensure the health and fertility of human beings, animals, and crops in their territories; initiation into priesthoods devoted to certain deities, into religious associations, or into secret societies; and those accompanying the daily offering ...

  3. Ritualization - Wikipedia

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    He emphasizes the importance of “communitas,” a state of social unity and cohesion that emerges during rituals or other shared experiences, transcending the ordinary divisions and hierarchies within society. On this basis, individuals participating in rituals temporarily set aside their social roles and come together as equals.

  4. Life cycle ritual - Wikipedia

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    A life cycle ritual is a ceremony to mark a change in a person's biological or social status at various phases throughout life. [1] Such practices are found in many societies and are often based on traditions of a community. [1] Life cycle rituals may also have religious significance that is stemmed from different ideals and beliefs. [1]

  5. Why rituals are important survival tools during the COVID-19 ...

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    Rituals like hand-washing help spread hygiene practices that are essential to health and survival. Aditya Saputra/INA Photo Agency/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesCOVID-19 has disrupted ...

  6. Ceremony - Wikipedia

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    Rituals and ceremonies are an essential and basic means. for human beings to give themselves and others. the necessary messages. which enable the individual to stay human. They communicate acceptance, love, a sense of identity, esteem, shared values and beliefs. and shared memorable events. Every ritual contains tender and sacred moments.

  7. Rituals and connectivity create a Thanksgiving to remember ...

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    What activities or opportunities can you intentionally build into your Thanksgiving Day celebration this year to enhance the impact of gratitude?

  8. Archaeology of religion and ritual - Wikipedia

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    Religion may be defined as "a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs," [1] whereas ritual is "an established or prescribed procedure for a religious or ...

  9. Why we need end-of-life rituals - AOL

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    Rituals, such as keeping vigil, can help people when a loved one is near the end of their life.