What makes people put so much importance on ceremonies?
Wedding ceremonies, graduation ceremonies, baptism ceremonies, awards ceremonies, ship launching ceremonies, political swearing-in ceremonies, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, even ground-breaking ceremonies to start work on a new building or road.
All these events can occur without wasting time and money on a ceremony.
Any comments on why people seem to love having the ceremonies?
2007-09-16 17:28:34 · 2 answers · asked by Jeffrey K 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I think Jung said it best, "Ritual speaks to the subconscious." Ceremonies add depth to the human experience. It imprints important and uplifting events on our psyche.
2007-09-16 17:33:09 · answer #1 · answered by Robin Runesinger 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All the ceremonies you're talking about are ones that are done in public. They're occasions to show a change in status in front of the community, making them properly above-board and showing pride in an achievement.
2007-09-17 00:35:41 · answer #2 · answered by Lillian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋