Are We Remembering The Dead?
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (159008)
Boise, Idaho
October 28, 2017 7:54pm CST
Interesting that Hallowe'en is a contraction of All Hallows(saints) Eve. It means "holy evening" and its usage began about 1556. This is a Christian celebration that is observed and dedicated to remembering the saints, martyrs, and dead that have gone before us. Some churches observe this time by lighting candles on the graves of the dead and with church services and even abstaining from eating meat on this day.
How do you celebrate this day?
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
29 Oct 17
We go to church or visit the graves of departed love ones. It is a reunion also for families.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
29 Oct 17
I don't celebrate the day, but I do give out candy to those who do show up at my door. This year we are bringing our granddaughter out to relatives and friends homes.
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@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
29 Oct 17
ometimes I attend fancy dress events but probably not this year as not got much money
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