Belonging, Togetherness and Food Rituals
Open Access
- 1 January 2020
- journal article
- Published by Scientific Research Publishing, Inc. in Open Journal of Depression
- Vol. 09 (04), 77-85
- https://doi.org/10.4236/ojd.2020.94007
Abstract
In this article I highlighted the importance of belonging, togetherness, and interpersonal support, and examined eating rituals, in various cultures and religions, that emphasize that food is not just for the body, but can nurture the soul and bond people.Keywords
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