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Why Leave the Window Open? A Danish Death Tradition

We explore one of Denmark's long-running end-of-life traditions
Posted on January 1, 2015 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

When a loved one nears the end of his or her life in Denmark, a special tradition unfolds. It’s a simple act – a swift gesture that takes little effort, but says so very much: the opening of a window … Continue reading →

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