Cultures of Remembrance: Ancestor Practices Worldwide

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Community & Lifestyle

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Adults
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In many cultures, people seek providence from their deceased ancestors. Honoring of the dead can include one's DNA ancestors, friends, and even animals that have passed. As we approach Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), learn how different cultures communicate spiritually, how humans remember each other through global practices, and engage in sharing your own experiences of the "grateful dead".

 

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