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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The spa The spa is small and intentional, with treatments focused on restoration rather than over-the-top rituals.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026 -
Performers in traditional dress portray Inca nobility, priests and warriors, and the rituals are conducted in Quechua, the language of the Inca Empire and still widely spoken in the Andes today.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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At Miraval Berkshires, guests are immersed in an intimate, nature-rich setting that invites connection, whether that means getting to know others, engaging with our expert specialists, exploring team challenges, or participating in ceremonies grounded in traditional wisdom.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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The day brings indigenous Andean music, colorful traditional attire and historical re-enactments of Inca ceremonies.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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Distrust, travel bans could complicate response Dangers faced by health workers have been heightened by anger among residents over the stringent medical protocols for handling the victims’ bodies, which clash with local burial rites.—
Jean-Yves Kamale,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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At least three attacks have been recorded against health centers in Ituri province as residents protested stringent medical protocols that clashed with local burial rites, heightening the danger health workers face.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Kiddon harkened back to the early days of the La Grange post’s Memorial Day observances, which have been a tradition there for 82 years.—
Hank Beckman,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2026
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Memorial Day observances were also held at Forest Lawn memorial parks in Covina Hills, Hollywood Hills and Glendale.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
25 May 2026
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“Ceremonials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceremonials. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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