It served to establish rituals and folklore that bound the members of the club together.

In a body that has established elaborate rituals to avoid personal attacks, it suddenly seemed like a raw-knuckled scene out of "Fight Club."

Use of Rituals in Therapy This new understanding has led some therapists to help families establish rituals as a way to heal family tensions.

What was becoming lost in the frenzy, the organizers theorized, was family time to establish rituals and emphasize values.

Among the precepts of mainstream religions are found, as a rule, unequivocal prescriptions for marriage, establishing both rituals and rules of conduct.

His leadership style established many forms and rituals of government that have been used since, such as using a cabinet system and delivering an inaugural address.

Catherine established rituals such as baptism of infants, blessing of couples and communion of young people.

Over time, successful groups establish rituals that help keep them going.

Anokye and Tutu established rituals and customs of the Ashanti state to diminish the influence of local traditions.

These rites may include forms of spirit divination (consulting oracles) in order to establish causes, as well as rituals that heal, purify, exorcise and protect.