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croning
noun[ U ]
uk /ˈkrəʊ.nɪŋ/ us /ˈkroʊ.nɪŋ/
celebration of an older woman's age, especially in a special ceremony: （尤指以特别仪式庆祝老年女性年龄的）康宁礼，康宁仪式
croning ceremonyA croning ceremony is an opportunity for women to celebrate their passage into old age.康宁礼是庆祝妇女进入老年的一种仪式。
Croning can be a major event in a woman's life, when she crosses the threshold into a new phase of life as an elder.
Feminist liturgists often develop liturgies for other events in the lives of their congregations, for example croning rituals to celebrate the wisdom of older women.
Any woman can have a croning ceremony, although most choose to wait until they are at least 50 years old.
The ceremony might include an exchange of gifts, such as a croning basket filled with chocolates and herbal teas.
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