[GtownGirl98]

I think it would be very meaningful to start a group, that is one reason why I wanted to be apart of a colony. The traditions that you make now will be apart of your group for life, though they may change and grow. I know that the founders of AGD 100 years ago didn't have everything down the way they are today. I would suggest that you use all your resources. I love ritualism, but ritualism can fall away very quickly and very easily. So stand by what you want to be ritual.

For example... in some chapters of AGD it is tradition that the collegiates stand when an alumnae enters the room for the first time.. well this has never been a tradition at my chapter. For this to become a tradition we would need someone to feel very strong about this to remind everyone of it until it became tradition.

I know you asked about ritual and I think that tradition is very much apart of that... glos have a tendence to use "tradition" for open rituals, and "ritual" for closed traditions. Whatever you decide on just make a stand and stick to your wants for both traditions and ritual.

As to suggestions... I think that all the people who have posted gave you some great resources... religion and everyday events. Make it easy but meaningful, because I know that I didn't get our ritual the first time because I was so nervous but everytime I see it now I get more and more out of it. And I've sat through the event about 20 times now, I could probable do it in my sleep. And there are times when I am doing various things and something happens that will remind me of our very beautiful and deep rituals. That is the most important thing to remember.

Thanks for reading and letting me share my views.