What food & drink can be associated with rituals?

What are some symbols associated with rituals?

Why people perform rituals? e.g. Why to celebrate birthdays and other occasions in one’s life?

What do you think came first: religion or rituals?

What places are associated with rituals?

What is the difference between a routine and a ritual?

Imagine a society without rituals. There are no birthdays, no celebration of events, no funerals, no rites of passage etc. What is important to the society? How are they showing they care for each other as a community?

What are some types of rituals?