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Mourning Loss in Brazilian Funerals

This week, we look at how the traditions in Brazilian funerals memorialize the pain of loss

Like the act of death, Brazilian funerals are celebrations that happen almost instantaneously at first, before they extend into a long, drawn out, grieving process. This is a tradition that is born out of necessity, as the warm and moist … Continue reading

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