What is a ritual?

A ritual is a repeated ceremony or ceremonial delivery that includes precisely defined steps and symbols. Rituals can be religious, cultural or social, and are often used to celebrate significant events or achieve certain goals.

Rituals can include, for example, prayers, songs, dance, sacrifices, symbolic gestures or other traditional activities. They can also be related to certain stages of life, such as birth, death, marriage or changes during the cycle of the year.

Rituals can help communities maintain their traditions, strengthen a sense of belonging and create meaningful experiences. They can also help individuals deal with changes and transitions in their lives and connect with the spiritual dimension.

Rituals have been studied in many different disciplines, such as anthropology, religious studies and psychology. They can be part of both traditional and modern culture and religions.

Sources: Wikipedia, Ritualit.fi