Remember those childhood Christmas Eves that stretched past midnight as presents were opened one by one with the entire extended family? We reminisce about these formative experiences and explore how they've influenced the traditions we've established in our adult lives. From hiding pickle ornaments in Christmas trees to preparing elaborate Valentine's Day seafood feasts, we reveal how these seemingly simple rituals provide structure, meaning, and joy in our families.

The conversation takes a deeply moving turn as we explore Day of the Dead celebrations and their profound perspective on the connection between the living and those who have passed. Through creating ofrendas adorned with marigolds, photographs, and favorite foods of deceased loved ones, this beautiful tradition teaches that death isn't an ending but a transition—that those we love remain with us as long as we remember and honor them.

Whether you're looking to deepen existing family traditions or create meaningful new ones, this episode offers both practical ideas and philosophical insights into how rituals large and small help us make sense of our place in the world. Subscribe now and join us next week when we dive into the transformative practice of journaling!

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