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Tag Archives: Rituals
Secular Funerals and Rituals Are Becoming More Common
Rituals help atheists, agnostics and the otherwise religiously unaffiliated move through grief
As global projections predict a rise in religious affiliation among people worldwide, the percentage of religiously affiliated Americans continues to drop. The Pew Research Center has found that a growing minority of Americans, particularly Millennials, are religious “nones” — atheists, agnostics and those … Continue reading
The Turning of the Bones in Madagascar
A look at famadihana, a joyous celebration of life and death in Madagascar
In Madagascar, the Malagasy people engage in a unique and beautiful tradition called “famadihana.” This translates to “the turning of the bones,” and it is a ritual steeped in history and joy. During “famadihana,” which occurs every two to seven years, the … Continue reading
Turn Me into Dirt and Flowers
Seattle-based architect, Katrina Spade, hopes that her Urban Death Project will provide communities with a meaningful and ecological option for their bodies after death
Growing up in a family whose idea of a vacation was constructing a chicken coop or putting shingles on a house, it’s no surprise that Katrina Spade chose architecture as a career. Her collaboration with Jamie Corn has produced playful … Continue reading
Death Warmed Over: Funeral Food, Rituals, and Customs from Around the World by Lisa Rogak
One woman’s idea for a cookbook is more like a glimpse into the customs that various cultures partake in surrounding food during funerals
One evening, as I was trying to research the Internet for a topic for my Cultural Perspectives article, I stumbled upon a book called Death Warmed Over: Funeral Food, Rituals, and Customs from Around the World. The concept intrigued me … Continue reading
Easter in the Greek Orthodox Tradition
Try Some of These Traditions This Year to Make Your Easter a True Celebration of Life and Death
Do you know what you’re doing for this weekend’s Easter celebration? In the U.S., even many families who are not religious observe the holiday. It can be a good time to bring families together and celebrate life by reflecting on … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged Celebration of Life, Christ, Easter, Good Friday, Greek Orthodox, Greek Orthodox Church, Holy Week, Maundy Thursday, Mour, Palm Sunday, Rituals
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