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December Wedding and Funerals are most populated

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3480) • Eldoret, Kenya 19 Dec

Having attended at least three burials and a wedding this December, I realized there is one thing they share in common; large number of attendees. I suppose it is because many people are no longer working and have a lot of spare...

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Missed the Last batch of Completion Ceremonies

cherigucchi @cherigucchi (15932) • Philippines 19 Jul 23

We finally had our Senior High School Graduation last Wednesday, July 17 at 8 in the morning. Like I said in my previous post, the ceremonies for Senior and Junior High Schools were both postponed because of heavy downpour last...

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graduation

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The Virtual Graduation

eileenleyva @eileenleyva (27555) • Philippines 17 May 20

Goosebumps grew on my arms as a the National Anthem of the United States of America was played on the piano, and a bunch of young faces are in the backdrop, projected in a way that these faces are in a hall, on a graduation...

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Homeschool Graduation

Denise Knight @gnatsmom (2575) 6 Oct 17

High School graduations are cherished and desired. Often, it is thought that homeschoolers are left out of this celebration. Graduations are considered a rite of passage. Many homeschool parents will put their kids back in public...

graduation

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homeschoolers

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strange or funny wedding ceremonies

Shivani Pal @PalSheena (222) 6 May 16

my cousin recently got married and so i got to see all the ceremonies very closely. i m an Indian (Hindu to be precise) and we have a lot of different and strange ceremonies in our weddings ha ha ! like people not from India...

wedding

ceremonies

fun times

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I think I'm going to have to leave or opt out of some activities.

writersedge @writersedge (22563) • United States 3 May 12

I can't do smudging any more. Where the leader lights sage, sweetgrass, or cedar on fire, blows it out and the smoke is there to get rid of negative energy. Both healing circles light sage and sweetgrass. Sage to clear the...

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Why do virgins always get sacrificed?

secretbear @secretbear (19448) • Philippines 24 Sep 11

I was watching Xena and there were followers of a dream god who needed a virgin as a sacrifice for their god. And there was an episode where the Titans needed a virgin to read a scroll to "wake up" another one of their...

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sacrifice

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When Music Began & How?

anand3friend @anand3friend (217) • India 6 Oct 10

Hi All Mylotters. Hope you are giving full of your efforts to mylot. Today I have a new topic to discuss that how was the starting age of music & when it started. It seems likely that everyday activities, such as the movements in...

Do you know why your religion celebrates or does certain things?

OpinionatedLady @OpinionatedLady (5965) • United States 22 Feb 10

As Christians we just celebrated Ash Wednesday. While talking to people I found that many there for the service had no idea why we where there. Later A soon to be brother in law (who is Jewish) asked me if I knew why in a Jewish...

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religion

traditions

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How would you like to have your funeral while you are still alive?

kyss_smyle @kyss_smyle (166) • Philippines 6 Aug 09

Why do people talk about good things on a dead person? I asked this because for days I have been hearing how good Cory Aquino is. It is so nice to celebrate her life, she had done a great deal for the Filipino people. What is...

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do you have any habit/ceremonies before going to sleep?

ckyera @ckyera (17331) • Philippines 3 Jul 09

there are some people who have so many ceremonies and habits before going to bed... some people, they can't sleep without having a half bath at night, putting creams on their faces and bodies, wearing their pajamas...

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habit

sleep

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My first Halloween experiance, can anyone say more?

sindu234 @sindu234 (89) • United States 31 Oct 08

I was all alone at home today. There was a knock in the door. Anticipating none I opened the door. To my surprise there was a group of kids dressed in attractive costume. They rendered me a tub of chocolates. I asked if it...

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new to halloween

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Do you attend religious ceremonies?

limcyjain @limcyjain (3516) • India 20 Oct 08

I love to be a part of religious ceremonies taking place around and would visit temples and attend functions like jagrata's and ardass ceremonies when they take place near our place. I find this as a good opportunity to be get...

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festivals

religion

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Is there someone you are very proud of?

ruby222 @ruby222 (4847) 17 Sep 08

IN the United kingdom we have an awards ceremony for `ordinary ` people ,but they are people who have done something special,either for someone in particular,or for the community.They are nominated by people who know them well,and...

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Anyone had an "unusual" wedding? Or know anyone who has?

ersmommy1 @ersmommy1 (12587) • United States 7 Aug 08

A British couple shouts "I do" while riding on top of matching airplanes. I don't think I'd have the courage or stupidity to do such a thing. But I bet it makes one heck of a memory.

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His and Hers

Modestah @Modestah (11177) • United States 8 Apr 08

If you come from a different town/state or even country than your spouse... Did you have your wedding at his place or hers? or did you wed someplace completely different than where either of you resided? I think it is custom in...

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Do you believe in rituals?

mkkn22 @mkkn22 (91) • India 7 Apr 08

Many a times, however rational we are, we tend to follow some rituals or ceremonies just to appease our own self. It may be something like doing a particular thing even if it is not warranted. Without doing that we feel a sense of...

What is your favorite family celebration ?

p_vadla @p_vadla (1685) • India 6 Apr 08

In our part of the world,celebrating festivals is one of the biggest family activities we have. All the family members living in different places would join at their native or family head place and celebrate festivals like diwali,...

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Brian Leetch

padewy @padewy (129) • United States 24 Jan 08

Is anyone else going to the game tonight? It should be great. Leetch was always my favorite Ranger growing up and it is great that they are finally honoring him the way that they are. Number 2 will live on forever in Ranger Lore

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coffin or cremation.

lonewolfnan @lonewolfnan (4366) • Canada 3 Dec 06

Upon your demise,what do you wish to happen with your body?

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