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Michelle Langley, Associate Professor of Archaeology, Griffith University

Why rituals have been crucial for humans throughout history – and why we still need them

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Each December, Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, among others, take over our thoughts and our wallets as we participate in ceremonies our ancestors have practised for as long as we can remember. These are all example of traditions. And in most cases, traditions are accompanied by rituals.

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