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Memento Mori – death always comes
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Open in the appFor centuries, Catholic believers have celebrated the double festival of All Saints' and All Souls' at the beginning of November. This commemorates not only the saints, but also includes prayers for the deceased. What ideas did people have about life after death in the past, and… For centuries, Catholic believers have celebrated the double festival of All Saints' and All Souls' at the beginning of November. This commemorates not only the saints, but also includes prayers for the deceased. What ideas did people have about life after death in the past, and what traditions surrounding dying have been passed down? A tour through the National Museum tracing objects and traditions around the theme of death.