04-04-2012, 06:16 PM
Some genuinely believe. Some want to believe. Some have been brought up to believe and have just never thought about whether it actually makes any sense. Some pretend to believe because they believe it's expected by society or their families. Some don't believe but are attempting to deceive.
And srijantje has a good point about people just plain liking rituals--they're often colorful and exciting--they're familiar--they're usually social and upbeat. You don't have to believe in the Easter Bunny to have fun hiding chocolate and watching your kids find it.
And srijantje has a good point about people just plain liking rituals--they're often colorful and exciting--they're familiar--they're usually social and upbeat. You don't have to believe in the Easter Bunny to have fun hiding chocolate and watching your kids find it.
"The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool."