Rituals are a mainstay of traditional cultures.
Many revolve around religious ceremonies and coming-of-age celebrations.
What marks them as so unique is that they reoccur at the same special place and time and always hold meaning and deep value for the celebrants.
The United States has few rituals anymore. Yes we have Holy Communion and sweet sixteen parties. And for some, the grinding of coffee beans and filling of he automatic drip is a morning ritualhey
reoccur at the same special place and time
and always hold meaning and deep value for
the celebrants….




