Ritual is at the heart of celebration. Think about the last celebration you attended or in which you participated. Yes indeed celebration is a time to stop and smell the cake. Butter cream topping on a rich cake announcing the event marks the occasion. Of course, we accompany that cake with diet beverages so that two slices of cake will be dissolved miraculously when coming in contact with that magic liquid.
Celebration is also a time to listen to laughter, lively conversation and music.
Color is splashed throughout a room or hall to signify a celebration is taking place. Streamers, bows, wrappings, table cloths which often match the fine plastic plates and utensils adorning the celebration environment. Celebration is truly a multi-sensory celebration. Everyday can be a celebration if we understand and appreciate the rituals. Yet, we restrict our celebrations to particular milestones especially in our schools and centers.