Rituals of reversal, such as Halloween, are not really liminal because ____________.
A) they rely on the concept of play
B) they do not change the status of their initiates
C) they are not really rituals
D) the participants are mostly children

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Rituals of reversal like Halloween do not typically involve a change in the social status or roles of the participants beyond the temporary context of the ritual, distinguishing them from truly liminal rituals which are transformative in nature.

Rituals of Reversal, Such as Halloween, Are Not Really Liminal