Tired after staying at Cemetery d whole day

Hi friend, we already went to the Memorial park Oct.30 to beat the rush, it was a solemn occasion but fun as well especially for the kids ( the cemetery was like a park to them) and was like some kind of reunion with my siblings family, a little expensive though but worth it because almost all the popular food chain brands had a booth inside the cemetery. We also bought " lechon manok" (marinated chicken made to turn in a spit and cooked in hot charcoal) that we brought home and ate with my family for dinner

I have written about various cultures and their Nov 1 traditions but here in Canada Nov 1 is a day like any other. We don't acknowledge it as a special day.

I was down with the flu on November 1. But even if I was well, I wouldn't be going to the cemetery. It's like a circus every time and I understand that this has become tradition, but I cannot see the real meaning behind All Saints and All Souls day when you have people partying, picknicking and every hawker and vendor abound. When my mom was alive, we would go before or after November 1st to visit my grandmother's grave. By that time, there are less or almost no people. I plan to visit the grave this Saturday. My cousin who usually took care of the painting of her grave each year has already moved to the US and I need to check if I need to get it repainted or cleaned. If I were to follow this tradition, I would need to make a trip from North of Manila to down South since the mausoleum of my grandma from my father's side is in the Chinese Cemetery in La Loma, grandma is in the South Cemetery and my Dad is in Manila Memorial in Sucat. I am thankful I have not been one to stick with traditions!

hello LK, I got meeting last night and mylot is down when I returned so,I missed mylotting. Friends are not online since most are celebrating the holiday at the cemetery. I was thinking of roaming the cemetery near our area and have a jog this morning,but it rained a bit (ugh) Welcome back to mylot

Hi Letran Knight: Here in my country we have this same cultural tradition, though we are not that strict. People usually go and visit the cemetery for a short period of time to pray and then they return home . In my case, I have to say that I was working so I didn't go this time because I had to be in my office for the whole day. ALVARO

Yes, i know it also that every november is a culture of soul;s day and many people are going there and out to see and cleaning celebrating something there..For me, i did not go there and celebrate any i just stay home that is what my culture is.

I guessed that would really be difficult and tirhng for those who went to the cemetery. Many pinoy spent today with theiq deceased loved ones. I saw there are a lot of people and the weather is so hot too so that tooi is a challenge.

I am fortunate enough to live within 30 miles of the cemetery where most of my loved ones' bodies are interred. I visit there a few times a year and leave flowers. I know they are not there, only their shells which they left behind. But still, it's a place to go when I feel a need to connect to them in a physical way. I connect with them emotionally and spiritually all the time and they visit me in dreams, I can catch a whiff of their scent sometimes and every so often I can feel their presence. But the cemetery is where their past physical connection to earth is centered for me and I enjoy spending a few minutes there. You have a nice custom but it must get crowded if everyone goes on one day!

That is a nice custom; to set aside a day every year for a trip to see your departed loved ones! I think it’s a lovely thing to do! A lot of us never bother going and keep putting it off! We had the Melbourne Cup here is Australia yesterday; it is the biggest horse race in the country and it’s held on the first Tuesday of November each year. I don’t gamble and do not live in Melbourne so I didn’t make any bets or have a day off for that matter but I enjoyed listening to the race and watching the festivities on T.V.

hello LK, it is filipino family tradition to visit the grave of loved ones during all souls day and all saints day. i went as early as yesterday because i know the cemetery will be jam packed today. then i went home after offering flowers and prayers. it rained yesterday hence i have this little runny nose today. so i will go sleep early and also because tomorrow is start of another office day. ann

Just got home from the cemetery,it is tiring but its okay cause we visited our love ones and offered prayers.It is too crowded,to me things that children could buy,many foods.We decided to go home because it starting to rain.My relatives will go back tomorrow but I already have work tomorrow.

Haha that's 1700 pesos down the drain! Anyway, we also went to the cemetery a while ago but we did not stay long. We just prayed for the souls of my grandmother and grandfather and offered them candles and flowers. When I was young, I used to love it when we visit the cemetery. Aside from the mini reunion it brings, I also love to play with the candles. My cousins and I make balls out of candle wax. The one who made the biggest will be the first to use the computer when we get home. I'm sure you are familiar with this. A lot of children are doing this at cemeteries to relieve boredom. Take a rest and have a good night sleep. :)

i also got a tiring november 1st..my father, 2 brothers and i went to the cemetery to attend mass and light some candles in the big cross since we don't have relatives here..my mother and younger sister got the chance to visit our relatives' graves because they went to our province..and they are having fun today..i miss going to our province during this day..i miss spending time in the cemetery, especially at night..i miss my relatives too..