A set of fixed actions and sometimes words performed regularly, especially as part of a ceremony. The wedding ceremony was filled with beautiful rituals that had been passed down through generations.
A religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order. The priest led the congregation in a ritual that had been practiced for centuries.
A series of actions or type of behavior regularly and invariably followed by someone. Her morning ritual included a cup of coffee and reading the newspaper.