The Angelus
Here is an interesting article on the Angelus and the decline of public prayer in the West.

This is something we have added to our routine this year. Our timing isn’t always perfect - usually instead of noon, it’s just the last thing before we break for lunch. But we’re coming along....... It is easy at home, but public prayer is hard for those who are not used to it. The children are mortified that we say so much as a low key (English) dinner blessing when out. Sorry, kids, it isn’t easy being trendsetters.