From wearing a lucky pair of socks, to following family traditions, rituals are embedded in our everyday lives. Dimitris Xygalatas is an anthropologist and scientist at The University of Connecticut, ...

If you’re like most people, you perform these two tasks in a set order. If something switches things up, it could impact the rest of the day. That’s because pieces of your morning routine are a ritual ...

In addition to community events, businesses and museums will have special events and discounts available to those who show a ...

Are there things that you do in certain settings, at particular times, that evoke a feeling and remind you of what is important? When I step up to bat in softball, I tap the bat twice just past the ...

Most of us take part in rituals in our close relationships without much reflection. Routines and traditions include holidays, weddings, weekly dinners, graduations, reunions, movie nights, and other ...