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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
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
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged Afterlife, Danish, Danish death tradition, Death, Denmark, Northern countries, Scandinavia, Soul, Window Open tradition
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