As October ushers in crisp morning breezes and everything pumpkin spice, I’ve been thinking a lot about rituals and why we love them. Every October, children and adults alike anticipate the tradition of dressing up in disguise and begging for candy. There are annual pumpkin carving contests, haunted houses, and hayrides. There is a collective sadness about not being able to do these things in the same way this year. We humans take comfort in repeating ourselves. There is something calming about knowing what will happen next. Rituals require repetition. Yet, are rituals more than just habits or traditions? Could they…
