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Musings on Mortality: Maybe if we celebrated death we wouldn't fear it

Deborah Golden Alecson
Nov 8, 2016
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Mexicans really know how to have a good time when it comes to death. Their Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, celebrated on Nov. 1 and 2, is a time to party and honor ancestors. They entice their deceased loved ones with sumptuous foods and special activities to come out and play... Read more.

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