Religious rituals can look uniquely spiritual, but the transcript explores a theory that some of their underlying behaviors ...

Each December, Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, among others, take over our thoughts and our wallets as we participate in ceremonies our ancestors have practiced for as long as we can remember. These ...

Even during Covid-19, rituals are crucial, helping us meet important physical, social and psychological needs. Covid-19 has disrupted many aspects of daily life, including rituals both sacred and ...

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our ...

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 ...

On August 17, 2026, devotees across India will celebrate Nag Panchami, a day dedicated to worshiping Nag Devta to invoke ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kian Bakhtiari writes about Gen-Z marketing and social impact. Native American tribes performed rain dances to summon their ...

A relationship coach shares the five weekly habits of the happiest couples that most people neglect. Learn more about the ...