ritual

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These materials are believed to be the remains of ritual meals and offerings made to the gods.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

“For the coffee-lover, the intricate ritual of coffee preparation adds fun and pleasure to life,” he argues.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

"We must keep this ritual alive under all circumstances, even in the current situation and despite the distress we feel," Roya Abhari, 39, told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Bone ash apartments are empty properties which are turned into ritual halls by family members of the deceased.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

With hands over hearts, the class performed the ritual that ushered in another day at school.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord