The Minoans of Bronze Age Crete were unique in the Mediterranean for their rituals, including those pertaining to the snake ...

Marriage in Ancient Greece was an important union and the wedding ceremony was a three-day celebration for family and friends.

These three bird courtship displays are so bold, precise and theatrical that they make human romance look a little ...

No matter your stage of life, it’s always possible (and healthy) to add more meaning and purpose to your experiences. Rituals ...

There’s something stirring beneath the surface of our fast-paced digital world. People from all walks of life are turning ...

Are there things that you do in certain settings, at particular times, that evoke a feeling and remind you of what is important? When I step up to bat in softball, I tap the bat twice just past the ...

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 how Día de los ...

Specific marriage traditions and ceremonies have been around for millennia. But for some couples, reimagining the exchanging ...

Why is Bhogi Pandigai celebrated before Sankranti? From sacred bonfires to joyful child rituals, discover the traditions, ...

Recently I’ve been playing a game in my head called “There should be a ritual for...” There should be a ritual for when a felon has finished his sentence and is welcomed back whole into the community.

Rituals such as anniversaries, birthdays, holidays, regular dinners together or even Friday movie night—are the glue that holds relationships together. Past research has shown that this glue serves to ...