Thousands of religious leaders and pilgrims could be seen charging into the icy waters in a ritual they believe will cleanse them of sin and help them achieve salvation. The BBC's Samira Hussain ...

Every January, the predictions begin to be proven wrong. You probably already know that this annual forecasting ritual is absurd. What you might not realize is that it’s also toxic. Even so ...

This annual “big clean” is seen as a moment that marks an opportunity for change, and a ritual that serves to separate one year from the next: by letting go of material things to make room for ...

The American presidency is wrapped in a multitude of rituals that are powerfully, gloriously dull. They are both intimate and grand. At their best, they convey a sense of history and stability.