Marriage remains one of the most culturally significant rites of passage for Nigerian women — often considered the ultimate ...

In addition to the marriage ceremony, a Sikh marriage involves several preliminary rituals during previous weeks. For example, at the bride's parents' home, people may gather for several evenings ...

As I stood waiting for the sun to rise over the Great Rift Valley and the climax of Shadrack’s passage to manhood ... rituals or overt rites of initiation that would clearly mark Oliver ...

There’s This American Ex-Wife: How I Ended My Marriage and Started My Life ... almost fetishized—a rite of passage on the way to meeting one’s true self. As Lenz describes her experience ...

A man who was allegedly held captive for 20 years by his wicked stepmother has broken his silence and revealed the rite of passage he's now experienced as he attempts to get his life back.

Manya-Kpongunor (E/R), March 26, GNA – Traditional marriage in Ghana, like in many parts of Africa, is a significant rite of passage that forms an integral part of the culture of every tribe in ...

2. Two blessings are recited over wine. 3. The man places the ring on the woman’s finger (an unbroken circle to show the eternal nature of marriage). 5. The ring is placed on the forefinger of ...

As you move through the retirement process, you can expect to go through most, if not all, of the following rites of passage. At some point, people realize that, yes, they can retire. Perhaps they ...