{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"242. Building Family Identity Through Dia De Los Muertos","description":"How to Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos as a Family (and Why You Should) Every year around this time, Chris and Melissa share one of their favorite family traditions \u2014 celebrating Dia De Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. What started years ago as an invitation to a friend\u2019s backyard gathering has turned into a cherished Family Brand tradition that connects their kids to their heritage in the most fun and meaningful way. In this episode, Chris and Melissa unpack why Dia De Los Muertos is so powerful, how it has evolved in their home, and why they believe every family can benefit from celebrating it \u2014 no matter your background. Far beyond face paint or costumes, this holiday is about remembering those who came before us, honoring their legacy, and helping our children understand where they come from. Melissa shares research from the article \u201cThe Stories That Bind Us,\u201d which reveals that kids who know about their family history are more resilient, grounded, and confident. Chris adds that Dia De Los Muertos has become their built-in reminder each year to tell those stories, building both identity and belonging for their children. They walk through practical ways to celebrate \u2014 from hosting a full neighborhood party with a food potluck and an ofrenda (altar) to something as simple as sharing popcorn and stories about a grandparent at home. Whether you want to go all-out or keep it small, this episode will leave you inspired to make it your own and create a tradition that helps your family feel more connected, seen, and rooted. &amp;nbsp; LINKS: All Links Family Brand!&amp;nbsp;  stan.store\/familybrand familybrand.com\/quiz familybrand.com\/retreats.&amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp;Links For This Episode:   Movie- Disney's 'Coco': https:\/\/movies.disney.com\/coco   Article - &quot;The Stories that Bind Us&quot; by Bruce Feiler:  https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2013\/03\/17\/fashion\/the-family-stories-that-bind-us-this-life.html   Dia De Los Muertos Invitation:  https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAFQjqjuXGo\/N4wG0U-JXTTSBCdohrtjUw\/edit?utm_content=DAFQjqjuXGo&amp;amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;amp;utm_source=sharebutton   Episode Minute By Minute:  00:00 \u2013 Intro: Why Dia De Los Muertos matters to the Family Brand 01:00 \u2013 What is Dia De Los Muertos and how the Pages started celebrating 02:00 \u2013 The meaning behind the holiday: honoring heritage and ancestors 03:00 \u2013 The science of family history: \u201cThe Stories That Bind Us\u201d study 04:00 \u2013 Why knowing family stories builds resilience and identity in kids 05:00 \u2013 How Chris and Melissa adapted the tradition for their own family 06:00 \u2013 Hosting your first Dia De Los Muertos gathering 07:00 \u2013 Setting up an ofrenda like in the movie Coco 08:00 \u2013 Bringing food that represents your family\u2019s heritage 09:00 \u2013 Inviting kids to share stories about relatives and ancestors 10:00 \u2013 Why storytelling and tradition make this night unforgettable 11:00 \u2013 Making it simple: popcorn, photos, and one meaningful story 12:00 \u2013 Turning small moments into powerful family connections 13:00 \u2013 Creative ideas: Canva invites, neighborhood gatherings, or movie nights    &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Family Brand: Take Back Your Family","author_url":"https:\/\/familybrand.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38606700\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38606700"}