Thanks for this rich historical account. It contrasts so starkly with present-day superficial, commercialized rituals that have essentially no basis in the traditions from which they're derived. Such is our post-modern (non)reality.
Thank you for your comment, Joanie. I couldn’t agree more. Rituals, especially family rituals, are vitally important to providing structure, wisdom and continuity.
Thanks for this rich historical account. It contrasts so starkly with present-day superficial, commercialized rituals that have essentially no basis in the traditions from which they're derived. Such is our post-modern (non)reality.
Thank you for your comment, Joanie. I couldn’t agree more. Rituals, especially family rituals, are vitally important to providing structure, wisdom and continuity.