as in rituals
an oft-repeated action or series of actions performed in accordance with tradition or a set of rules
the funeral of a pope is usually marked by rich pageantry and elaborate ceremonials
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In December 2025, UNESCO added Iceland’s swimming culture the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity category, which aims to protect living traditions, rituals, skills, social practices, and arts that have been shared through generations.—
Lauren Breedlove,
Outside,
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Stephanie Worinkeng, the founder of A Time To Organize in Greenville, South Carolina, recommends creating homes for items that fit within your existing rituals.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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Today, the basilica remains a sought-after wedding venue, with the parish hosting as many as eight ceremonies a day, according to the church's priest.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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Regime supporters hold mourning ceremonies for Khamenei.—
Pegah Banihashemi,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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What makes the piece even more precious is that, in addition to Elizabeth, as many as 62 more children of the royal family have worn it for their own baptismal rites, including Charles and Diana's sons, Prince William and Prince Harry.—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
3 Mar. 2026
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Their burial places were viewed as offering protection to the community, and they were honored like saints with festivals and religious rites.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
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Though distinct in their own right, the observances intersect on many levels.—
Ernesto Fonts,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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It's often viewed as a time for celebration and revelry and the final burst of excitement before the solemn observances of the Easter season.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Ceremonials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceremonials. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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