The prayer services attended by people during Christmas every year best exemplifies which dimension of religion.

a. aesthetic
b. ritual
c. ethical
d. cognitive


b. ritual

Analysis:
a, c & d. Incorrect. Pilgrimage involves traveling to a special destination to increase one’s devotion or improve one’s religious status.
b. Correct. The ritual dimension of religion includes formal and informal prayer, sacrifice, chanting of scriptures, public processions, and even travel for religious purpose.

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