I think food should be a source of joy, and it is no surprise to me that practically every culture has some kind of sustenance-related ceremony. There is for example, the Hindu annaprashan ceremony when a baby formally begins to eat solid Food. It's a big moment for all mothers and is usually followed by the time to clean the kitchen food' ceremony as the fledgling eater generously snares their rice pudding wich the entire room. How wonderful to celebrate life through food. Take the Japanese tea ceremony, a highly stylised event that takes many years to learn and,when done property, can last up to four hours. It represents a Japanese concept Known as Ichi-go ichi-e which literally means one time, one meeting. Basically, it reminds you that every encounter you have with another person is a one-off. It will never be possible to repeat exactly the precise circumstances and sharing of food you experience in that instant. Therefore the moment should be revered as a single, unique Chance-in-a-lifetime to snare together.