209. The Light We Carry Together: Rituals That Celebrate Unity and Joy

Traditions remind us of the universal need to connect and find meaning. They ground us in a fast-moving world, giving us a sense of belonging and purpose. Today, we’ll explore how rituals, big or small, hold the power to unite us across cultures, seasons, and generations. Resources   https://faculty.haas.berkeley.edu/jschroeder/Publications/Hobson%20et%20al%20Psychology%20of%20Rituals.pdf#:~:text=People%20who%20did%20rituals%20showed%20fewer%20physiological,performed%20better%20than%20people%20who%20did%20not.   https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7840012/#:~:text=Their%20results%20showed%20that%20taking%20part%20in,significantly%20increased%20social%20bonding%20towards%20the%20group.&text=This%20not%20only%20demonstrated%20that%20rituals%20lead,feelings%20of%20social%20connectedness%20[19%2C%2031%2C%2032].   https://www.econstor.eu/bitstream/10419/303187/1/Intergenerational-Relations.pdf Let's Celebrate! Special Days Around the World Picture Book How Kids Celebrate Christmas Around the World (Kids Around the World) Hardcover September 7, 2021 The Book of Hygge: The Danish Art of Contentment, Comfort, and Connection All books can be purchased on Amazon: https://amazon.com.   How to reach Yo Canny:    Our website: www.girltaketheleadpod.com  You can send a message or voicemail there. We’d love to hear from you!   email: yo@yocanny.com   FB group: Girl, Take the Lead https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748/?ref=share   IG: yocanny   YouTube   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yocanny/