Why we love holiday rituals and traditions by

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  • Опубликовано: 9 сен 2024
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    Ritual marks some of the most important moments in our lives, from personal
    milestones like birthdays and weddings to seasonal celebrations like Thanksgiving
    and religious holidays.
    An anxiety buffer
    Everyday life is stressful and full of uncertainty. Having a special time of the year
    when we know exactly what to do, the way we’ve always done it, provides a
    comfortable sense of structure, control, and stability.
    people travel during the year-end holidays than any other time of the year.
    Gathering together from far-flung locations helps people leave their worries
    behind, and at the same time lets them reconnect with time- honored family
    traditions.
    Happy meals
    No holiday tradition would be complete without a festive meal. Since the first
    humans gathered around the fire to roast their hunt, cooking has been one of the
    defining characteristics of our species.
    The long hours spent in the kitchen and the dining room during the preparation and
    consumption of holiday meals serve some of the same social functions as the
    hearths of our early ancestors. Sharing a ceremonial meal symbolizes community,
    brings the entire family together around the table, and smooths the way for
    conversation and connection.
    Sharing is caring
    Today, many families give each other lists of desired presents for the holidays. The
    brilliance of this system lies precisely in the fact that most people end up getting
    what they would buy anyway - the money gets recycled but everyone still enjoys
    the satisfaction of giving and receiving gift
    The stuff family is made of
    The most important function of holiday rituals is their role in maintaining and
    strengthening family ties. In fact, for relatives who live far apart, holiday rituals
    may be the glue that holds the family together.
    Holiday rituals are the perfect recipe for family harmony. And your uncle is bound
    to get drunk and start a political argument with his son-in-law again.
    our memory of the family holiday will mostly consist of all the rituals (both joyful
    and silly), the good food, the presents, and then hugging everyone goodbye at the
    end of the night (after your uncle made up with his son-in-law). And by the time
    you get back home, you’ll have something to look forward to for next year.

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