Rituals And Ceremonies

verb to administer the Christian rite of baptism by sprinkling or immersion in water.

• The priest will baptize the newborn baby during the Sunday service.
• I heard Sarah's parents are going to baptize her baby next month.
• Yo, did you see that video of the guy trying to baptize his friend in the pool?
• The artist felt like the rain was baptizing her soul, giving her a renewed sense of inspiration.

noun Idol worship is the act of worshiping or revering an idol or physical object as a representation of a deity or god.

• Many ancient civilizations engaged in idol worship as part of their religious practices.
• Some people still believe in idol worship despite modern advancements in religious beliefs.
• Idol worship is so outdated, don't you think?
• In today's society, idol worship can be seen as putting celebrities on a pedestal.

noun a complicated or confusing statement or set of statements

• The speaker's convoluted explanation was filled with unnecessary mumbo jumbo.
• I can't make sense of all this mumbo jumbo in the instructions.
• Stop talking that mumbo jumbo, just tell me what you mean.
• Her mind was filled with a chaotic mix of thoughts, like a swirling pot of mumbo jumbo.

adjective relating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity

• The religious ceremony was conducted with great solemnity and reverence.
• She's very religious and goes to church every Sunday.
• I don't really vibe with the religious stuff, you know what I mean?
• His dedication to his work is almost religious in nature.

noun Beltane

• Beltane is a traditional Gaelic festival marking the beginning of summer.
• We're planning to celebrate Beltane with a bonfire and dancing.
• I heard there's a big Beltane party happening at the park tonight.
• The Beltane festivities brought a sense of renewal and new beginnings to the community.

noun a term referring to a specific group of people in Papua New Guinea

• The Abelam people are known for their intricate and colorful yam masks.
• I heard the Abelam tribe throws the best yam festivals.
• Those Abelam folks sure know how to party!
• The Abelam culture is a vibrant tapestry of tradition and artistry.