holistic means whole, the holistic study of cultureculture is not genetically inherited, it is shared, learned, and dynamic- never static means studying the entire context of a culture, such as languagea system of symbols that allow people to communicate with each other, also the MOST symbolic way that culture is passed down, religionan organized system of beliefs expressed through rituals and symbols and concerned with the supernatural in some way; the way a society holds itself together and "sells" its ethics and standards to the next generation - no culture has ever survived without religion More, celebrations, organizations, ritualsthe prescribed order of performing a ceremony or act, especially one characteristic of a particular religion or church; rituals are usually collectivistic behaviors and most often include a specialist overseeing the activity or activities, etc., rather than focusing on one or two themes or components
