Ever wondered why graduation robes feel so ceremonial—almost sacred? They actually echo ancient religious traditions, including those still honored in Latter-day Saint temples. The caps, gowns, tassels, cords—they all trace back to medieval Christianity, where education was deeply spiritual. The first universities were founded by the Church, and their ceremonies borrowed heavily from sacred rites. Even today, wear a robe, maybe a hood, and you even move your tassel from one side to the other. It