# Ancestors all around—millions of dead people linger in Americans' memories

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-26T19:10:01+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-ancestors-millions-dead-people-linger.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/ancestors-all-around-millions-of-dead-people-linger-in-americans-memor-f4439e/

Halloween kicks off a series of religious and cultural festivals to honor the dead, including All Saints' Day, All Souls' Day and the Day of the Dead. But deceased loved ones don't disappear from people's social worlds once the ghost and skeleton decorations come down.

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