"Mom and Aunt Deb start talking about what we are going to eat for Thanksgiving right after Halloween! I don't know what they have to talk about - we know we are going to have turkey! But they still chat endlessly about the menu!" Their "chats" are an example of which quality of family rituals?

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The "chats" about the Thanksgiving menu between Mom and Aunt Deb, despite the certainty of having turkey, highlight the importance of preparation in the ritual of celebrating Thanksgiving. This preparation, including planning the menu, is a key part of the ritual itself, emphasizing the significance and anticipation of the event beyond the mere act of eating the meal.

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