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Taking a Look at the Traditional Irish Wake
How the beginnings of one tradition led to another
Many might be surprised to learn that evidence exists linking the traditional Irish wake, rooted in Catholic practices, to an ancient Jewish tradition, in which mourners left the burial chamber of a recently departed loved one open for three days … Continue reading
