Verb (used with object) : to ritualize the serving of tea. From Dictionary.com.
It adopts black colour as colour of mourning in order to ritualise shi'ism and create an illusion among the Shi'i Muslims that they are followers of Imam Husain. From Wordnik.com. [Bloggers.Pakistan] Reference
A recent book, London Lore by Steve Roud, uncovers many of these early tales, rules and unwritten codes that set out and ritualise the correct way to get along in London. From Wordnik.com. [Telegraph Blogs] Reference
(or de-ritualise) it. From Wordnik.com. [The Hindu - Front Page] Reference
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