Even the symbolic passing of the torch - from Salt Lake City to Turin, Italy, the 2006 host - went without incident.

When Marcos handed her the flag, some saw the gesture as a symbolic passing of power from the rebel commander to the mother of memories.

The graduation ceremonies celebrate achievement, unity, and a symbolic passing of the torch.

Shortly after the symbolic passing is the Eucharistic Celebration-the highlight of the event.

Many see this as a symbolic passing of the torch, as Gordon collected his first championship the year after Earnhardt won his final championship.

And it would be a symbolic passing of the torch to the next generation of American players.

Not long after the symbolic passing of the torch, Van Basten became Ajax's starting striker.

"We view this commercial as a symbolic passing of the torch to another generation," Mr. Bertini said.

The Highlight of the TWW, aside from the symbolic passing, is the Eucharistic Celebration.

After leaving Los Angeles on Tuesday morning, the president will travel to Michigan for an appearance with the vice president at a symbolic passing of the torch.