Ritual Gifts

'You always over dress for these rituals.'

"Hue More Church Candlelight mass 7:00pm - 8:00pm"

"Oh, we're not religious. We only go on the solstices and equinoxes."

For the Wilsons, Gold Medalists Los Angeles '84, bathtime was always a ritual.

R.C.I.A.

Nothing like that first cup of coffee, eh, Frank?

'I'm so glad this bedtime story comes in audio.'

Confirmation of Westminster School Boys at the Abbey

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"If I ask you something, will you promise not to get mad?"

'Shhhhh...He's preparing for the holiday season.'

"Say the whole prayer, none of this et cetera, et cetera..."

The Nargleys perform their post-holiday ritual of trying to blow all the needles off the tree in one breath,

Uses of a Dead Cat in History: Ganges

'Sorry - I've got strong views on Sunday Trading!'

Do you kneel to pray in church? No, we stand up for our rites.

Hold it, I think I need something more than "because it's traditional."

The Ancient Tea Ceremony of Astoria

'I just joined the Freemasons and I'm afraid you're our next sacrifice..'

"Ralph's over-interpreting the data again."

Lord Summerisle was a Big Jacko fan...

Nadal's bottles

Indian Face Painting

"It's not fair, mum. He just waits for me to finish, and then just says 'Ditto'."

Vicar with three taps: hot, cold and holy.

Don't worry, we don't really sacrifice

"Mr Shamani co-ordinates boardroom rituals."

"You've all abstained for at least one hour from any food and drink, except for water and medicine, right?"

"Good Lord, this is grape juice!"

Snowboy becomes a Snowman.

'I do like a smoke afterwards.'

Baptism in the Dead Sea

"There is a man at the door who needs seventeen dollars to buy some sweet grass to burn as a spiritual cleansing agent during his prayer ceremonies."

"How do you like our Wednesday-night get-togethers?"

'I have a rigid routine...sharpen pencils, organise desk, have writers block and start my nervous breakdown after lunch.'