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  2. Funeral - Wikipedia

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    Funeral procession in India ( Islam) Tallit shrouds ( Judaism) A funeral is a ceremony connected with the final disposition of a corpse, such as a burial or cremation, with the attendant observances. [1] Funerary customs comprise the complex of beliefs and practices used by a culture to remember and respect the dead, from interment, to various ...

  3. 40th Day after death - Wikipedia

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    The 40th Day after death is a traditional memorial service, family gathering, ceremony and ritual in memory of the departed on the 40th day after his or her death. The observation of the 40th day after death occurs in Syro-Malabar, Eastern Orthodox, and most Syriac Christian traditions ( Assyrian Church of the East, Chaldean Catholic Church ...

  4. Order of Christian Initiation of Adults - Wikipedia

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    Third Step: Celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation [206 - 217] The Celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation is the Rite undertaken by the Elect (unbaptized). The outline of this Rite is as follows [218 - 243]: Liturgy of the Word. Celebration of Baptism. Presentation of the Elect; Invitation to Prayer; Litany of the Saints

  5. Gathering 4 Gardner - Wikipedia

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    Gathering 4 Gardner. Gathering 4 Gardner (G4G) is an educational foundation and non-profit corporation (Gathering 4 Gardner, Inc.) devoted to preserving the legacy and spirit of prolific writer Martin Gardner. [2] G4G organizes conferences where people who have been inspired by or have a strong personal connection to Martin Gardner can meet and ...

  6. Hindu wedding - Wikipedia

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    The world of men and women, united in the bond of marriage by Saptapadi, to further promote the joy of life, together listen with triumph. Step 1. Groom's vow: Oh!, you who feeds life-sustaining food, nourish my visitors, friends, parents and offsprings with food and drinks. Oh! beautiful lady, I, as a form of Vishnu, take this first step with ...

  7. Sahasra purna chandrodayam - Wikipedia

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    In practice the celebration traditionally is held 3 full moons before a person's 81st Birthday. This ritual is also known as Sahasra Chandra Darshan (सहस्र-(पूर्ण)चन्द्र-दर्शन) or Chandra Ratharohan [1] The ritual is to provide mental and physical strength in his/her old age and to encourage him/her to ...

  8. Bar and bat mitzvah - Wikipedia

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    A bar mitzvah ( masc. ), bat mitzvah ( fem.) [a], or b mitzvah (gender neutral), [4] is a coming-of-age ritual in Judaism. According to Jewish law, before children reach a certain age, the parents are responsible for their child's actions. Once Jewish children reach that age, they are said to "become" b'nai mitzvah, at which point they begin to ...

  9. Walima - Wikipedia

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    Walima in literal translation means "to assemble" and is used to describe an assembly or party celebrating major life events. Walima is essentially interchangeable with American and English terms such as: wedding reception or celebration (when held to celebrate a marriage), birthday party (when held to celebrate the birth of a newborn), or ...

  10. Emma S. Ransom - Wikipedia

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    1895-1943. Known for. chair of the Colored Women's YWCA in New York City, from 1909 to 1924. Spouse. Reverdy C. Ransom (married 1886) Emma S. Connor Ransom (August 8, 1864 — May 15, 1943) was an American educator and clubwoman, active in the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) and the YWCA (Young Women's Christian Association).

  11. Celebration of Life - Wikipedia

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    Printable version This article includes a list of ... Celebration of Life is a one-hour English play written and directed by Sachin Gupta. Characters