Nostalgia generally centers on the self or close friends and relatives. Although usually focused on positive past events, nostalgia can also include unpleasant memories like disappointment and loss.

Why rewatching "Harry Potter" and "Star Wars" is actually good for you. Nostalgia has taken over our culture. The top-grossing movies of 2023 were "Barbie" and "The Super Mario Bros. Movie." "Hogwarts ...