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Originally posted by Richard(SNU)
"Crossing" is simply a synonym for initiating. It's roots lie in the
old cliche about "crossing the burning sands" which is a euphemistic
way to refer to old-fashioned hazing practices. Usage of the term is
most often associated with the NPHC organziations, especially the ones
that have explicit references to Egyptian mythology in their rituals.
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Just FYI
Crossing and Intiation are not synonymous with most NPHC orgs. it ia a rite of passage but they are seperate in nature and practice. When and NPHC Org uses the Phrase..."crossing", You are correct it has to do with "Crossing the Burning Sands" or "Crossing the Sands" but the phrase is not an "old Cliche" but a common practice/rite of passage.