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An obsolete Hindu funeral custom where a widow immolates herself on her husband's pyre, or commits suicide in another fashion shortly after her husband's death.

A ceremony marking the formal investiture of a monarch with regal power; it reinforces the continuity of monarchy and legitimizes the ruler's sovereignty.

A celebratory inauguration for the commencement of the Olympic Games; it showcases the host country's culture and promotes peace and unity among nations.

Practices by which shamans enter altered states of consciousness to interact with the spirit world; meant for healing or obtaining guidance.

A Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion; it involves celebration, food, and respect for the deceased.

A religious practice based on the belief that deceased family members have a continued existence and can influence the fortunes of the living; often involves rites to honor and remember ancestors.

A rite of passage in some Native American cultures; it is a spiritual journey seeking personal growth and guidance from the spirit world.

A ceremonial dance practiced by some indigenous peoples of North America; it is a prayer for life, world renewal and thanksgiving.

A North American celebration on February 2nd, predicting the arrival of spring based on a groundhog's behavior; it's a cultural tradition rather than a religious or official event.

A choreographed ritual of preparing and serving tea; seen as a cultural activity that embodies mindfulness, harmony, and respect.

A Jewish coming of age ritual for boys (Bar Mitzvah) and girls (Bat Mitzvah); a celebration of religious maturity and responsibility for Jewish commandments.

A Hindu festival of lights celebrated in the autumn; signifies the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil.

A public event where citizens vote for their leaders and other public officials; functions as the foundation of democratic societies.

A traditional winter festival held on December 5th in Alpine regions; features Krampus, a horned figure who punishes misbehaving children, as a counterpart to St. Nicholas.

An annual harvest festival celebrated by the Igbo and other West African peoples, marking the conclusion of the rainy season and the availability of the new yam crop.

A ritualistic surgery typically performed on infant boys for religious or cultural reasons; signifies various meanings from spiritual purification to coming-of-age.

A traditional rite in East Asian cultures based on Confucian principles; it commemorates the transition into adulthood and Confucian virtues.

The Inca festival of the sun where people celebrate the winter solstice and honor their sun god, Inti; it symbolizes the eternal covenant between the Inca and the sun.

Religious events in the Vodou tradition, often involving music, dancing, and spirit possession; ceremonies facilitate communication with Lwa (spirits) for healing and guidance.

A social ritual signifying the legal or spiritual union of two individuals; it reinforces the societal norms about marriage and family.

A ceremony for respecting, sanctifying, or remembering the life of a person who has died; it serves as a way for the living to grieve and show respects.

An educational ceremony marking the completion of a level of education; it serves as a rite of passage and recognition of academic achievements.

A ritual that marks the transition from childhood to adulthood; it often serves as a formal introduction to society and marks new rights and responsibilities.

Rituals marking the entrance or acceptance into a group or society; they serve to integrate individuals into the social fabric and often involve trials or tasks.

A Christian sacrament of admission and adoption into the church, usually using water for purification; signifies spiritual cleansing and rebirth.

A gift-giving feast practiced by indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast of Canada and the United States; used for wealth distribution and social status affirmation.

A festive season occurring before Lent in Christian cultures, with parades, masquerades, and public street parties; it's a time for indulgence and revelry.

A monumental structure in the shape of an archway with one or more arched passageways, often designed to span a road; celebrates important victories and achievements.

An Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca that is required as one of the Five Pillars of Islam; it represents the unity of the Muslim ummah and their submission to Allah.

A public funeral ceremony held to honor heads of state or other national figures; it is a display of national solidarity and mourning.

An annual series of military tattoos performed by British Armed Forces, Commonwealth and international military bands on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle; it showcases military grandeur and culture.

A traditional European ritual marking the beginning of summer; a young girl is crowned with a wreath of flowers as the Queen of the May to symbolize purity and the spring.

A Welsh festival of literature, music, and performance, tracing back to bardic traditions; it celebrates the cultural identity and language of Wales.

A Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter, considered a liminal time when the boundary between this world and the Otherworld could more easily be crossed.