alternativerituals
nounUK /ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv ˈrɪtʃuəlz/
US /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv ˈrɪtʃuəlz/
Different special things people do instead of the usual ones.
The family made alternativerituals for their holiday, like telling stories instead of opening gifts.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Nonstandard ceremonial acts used in place of official religious rites.
The couple chose alternativerituals for their wedding, including a tree-planting ceremony.
3. Creative or unconventional routines adopted by a group to mark special occasions.
The club's alternativerituals included a monthly picnic instead of a formal meeting.
4. Personalized habits or practices that replace conventional daily patterns.
She developed alternativerituals for her morning routine, like stretching instead of drinking coffee.