Rituals and Traditions that help us heal November 17, 2017 by Roy Schnauss Traditions and rituals help us to express our deepest thoughts and about life’s most significant events. Special ceremonies like graduations, weddings, and baby dedications involve traditions and rituals that help us mark important milestones in life. When a loved one dies, rituals and traditions can also help us mark a significant event and spend time remembering and finding healing.