ritual

That ritual whetted his curiosity about his nation’s native spirit.

So, this Friday, even though I don’t actually need anything, I’m going to hustle over to the mall to participate in the most beloved American ritual of all.

In a ritual unseen by the cameras, volunteers heave the floating icons toward the asphalt.

Not every family brings out special tokens to mark the seasons, I know, but in many households, this is a time-honored ritual.

"We believe the inhabitants of Poverty Point built the mounds, performed rituals and left behind valuable objects as a sacrifice and spiritual offering."