ritual of vs habit

A ritual is deliberate and ceremonial, usually done with reverence and respect.
There is no thinking in habitual behavior. There are many habits that are bad.

Thanks, but in Longman, I read this:

Ritual
2 something that you do regularly and in the same way each time[? routine]

ritual of
the daily ritual of mealtimes

He went through the ritual of lighting his cigar.

USFThanks, but in Longman, I read this:

But you asked for the differences, not the similarities. I answered the question that you asked.

So, I should say, I didn't understand the difference. Do you mean the one who is going for the ritual of cigar, which does everyday noon after lunch, is different from who always go for a cigar every noon after lunch? Could you please explain?

I did explain the difference between ritual and habit. They are both repeated, regular actions.

You can have a cigarette or drug habit. You might not like that habit and try to stop. That is an addiction.
A habit can be a repeated action that you don't even think about. It just happens.
He has a habit of scratching his ear when he is thinking.
A habit is sometimes ass

Ten Like. Thank you. That was a perfect explanation.

There is even a discussion forum on rituals related to cigars:

http://forum.my-cuban-cigars.com/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=7&TopicID=1091&get=last

Cigars can be very expensive. People treat each one like a jewel to be treasured.

Hmm. Good ones, I guess that stick to my mind, like forever. Thanks, for your time and kindness, dear AlpheccaStars. (Is it appropr

You are welcome, and so is the heart. There's too little love and respect in the world.