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How Rituals Help Us Process Grief

We explore Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a ritual for grief, meaning, and joy.

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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28 minutes