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Sounds,24 Oct 2024,27 mins

How Rituals Help Us Process Grief

The Science of Happiness

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The Science of Happiness podcast investigates how Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, rituals strengthen family ties and cultural identity, and learn about its evolution from a 3,000 year old practice to a global celebration. We look at key elements like the ofrenda and explore how commercialization—like Mattel’s Day of the Dead Barbie—raises questions about balancing tradition with modern influences.

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