The New Year 2026 is ushering in hopeful rituals by people around the world to signify the incoming year in auspiciousness ahead of expressing the significance of meaningful practices to bring good ...

A new book reports growing interest in bespoke rituals. But when God’s not in the equation, rituals lose their potency. I’ve been learning about the disintegration of American civil society since ...

I've always thought that Flannery O'Connor's claim that good fiction depends on mystery and manners was applicable to religion as well. Good religion depends on ritual, which is an exercise in manners ...

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Description: We explore Día de los Muertos as a ritual that nurtures community, imbues loss with meaning, and helps us process grief while also connecting through shared joy. Summary: We investigate ...