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Grieving on Father’s Day: What You Should Know and How You Can Help

Grieving on Father’s Day: What You Should Know and How You Can Help Father’s Day is coming up again in June. Reminders are starting to be everywhere—in the greeting card aisle at the store, in clothing advertisements for ties, or swim trunks, or a [...]

2022-05-19T13:14:26+00:00May 18th, 2022|Holidays, News|

Winter Light – Making Memory Luminaries

“For thousands of years, people have held festivals of light. Some of these festivals help brighten winter. Others welcome spring. Lights are kindled to honor the dead and to celebrate birth. Throughout the year, lights shine on special days.” — Nancy Luenn, Celebrations [...]

2022-01-21T03:20:18+00:00January 21st, 2022|Resources, Rituals|

Creating a “Plate of Memory Food”

Holiday time, whatever you celebrate, is often one for decorating, planning get-togethers with friends and family, revisiting photos and traditions from the past, looking at special recipes, and making plans for that day. For many children, teens, and parents, this holiday season may [...]

2021-12-14T13:38:53+00:00December 14th, 2021|Holidays|