Ceremonial Traditions

noun a short, simple tune played on a bugle as a signal to soldiers or to announce the time

• The bugle call signaled the start of the military ceremony.
• I woke up to the bugle call this morning.
• The bugle call always gets me pumped up for the day.
• Her laughter echoed through the room like a bugle call.

noun the customary public worship performed by a religious group, according to its beliefs, customs, and traditions

• The liturgy of the Catholic Church is rich in tradition and symbolism.
• We're expected to attend the liturgy on Sunday mornings.
• I find the whole liturgy thing kind of boring, to be honest.
• The liturgy of a successful business includes regular team meetings and goal-setting sessions.

noun a Hindu ritual of consecration or initiation, involving the pouring of water or other substances over an image or idol of a deity

• The abhiseka ceremony was conducted with great precision and reverence.
• I heard they're planning a big abhiseka for the temple next week.
• Let's crash the abhiseka and get blessed!
• The abhiseka of knowledge onto the students' minds was a beautiful sight to behold.