Ritual is often thought of solely in the context of a religious ceremony. However, rituals span far beyond religion, cult, or spiritual practices. A ritual is a specific act or series of acts that are ...

This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article. This holiday season millions of families will come together to celebrate their respective festivals and engage in ...

The full moon has long been associated with heightened awareness, emotional release, and personal reflection. Across cultures ...

As a reporter embedded on the Styles desk, I faced the challenging task of sharing the details of sacred rituals across the country — using only a few hundred words. By Isabella Paoletto Times Insider ...

The Journal of Ritual Studies, founded in 1987, is a broadly based interdisciplinary journal, concentrating on the diverse, creative and globally significant topic of ritual studies. Disciplinary ...

Researchers have uncovered compelling evidence that Neanderthals repeatedly deposited horned animal skulls in a Spanish cave over thousands of years, suggesting a culturally transmitted ritual ...

In last month’s blog, I discussed research demonstrating the importance of ritual practice over professed belief when it came to moral behavior. Now that same theme extends to life satisfaction. Past ...

This story is part of Como Celebramos, in which we're sharing how we're honoring our favorite summertime Sunday rituals. Summer is upon us, and for many, the solstice on June 20 commences the season ...