What is Rites of Passage and what does it mean?

Question

What is Rites of Passage and what does it mean?

Answer 1

Rites of passage are often ceremonies surrounding events such as childbirth, menarche or other milestones within puberty, coming of age, weddings, and death.

Answer 2

"I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good, therefore, that I can do or any kindness I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it for I shall not pass this way again."

Answer 3

earning your rank

Answer 4

A rite of passage is something which marks a transition from one stage of life to another.

For instance:

Going from primary school to secondary school

Answer 5

A rite of passage is a significant time in someones life, often celebrated with a ceremony.

Like: Birth,Marriage,Death..ect