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I'm a Christian who can draw on a rich cultural tradition without feeling disingenuous, so I don't need to invent secular rituals for celebrating the turning of seasons or momentous life events. But I do like thinking about why people like me celebrate the ways we do, and how other people celebrate. Sagan's got a warm, personal way of writing that is a pleasure to read. The book is divided into occasions that can be marked, and in each chapter Sagan touches on the traditions of many cultures before detailing her own personal ways of celebration.