Nov 1 - a day to remember loved ones who passed away? How do you celebrate it?
By iskayz
@iskayz (5420)
Philippines
October 28, 2008 6:22am CST
Hi everyone!
November 1 is nearing and it's All Saint's Day. In my country its a tradition to visit our dead love one's. Spend the day at the cemetery with every member of the family and relatives. Light candles and pray for our loved ones who passed away.
But do you remember passed away relatives only during November 1? In my family we do remember them on their birthdays and death anniversaries. What we do is offer mass celebration for them during those especially events and make sure that we attend the mass offered for them.
In some families dead loved ones are always included in the prayers for the dead. Where several people pray the rosary every night and their names are mentioned in the prayers.
I don't know how this tradition started but it is good tradition to pass to the next generation in the family.
What about in your country/family? Do you celebrate November 1? How do you celebrate it? How do you remember loved ones who passed away? Please do share!
November 1 is nearing and it's All Saint's Day. In my country its a tradition to visit our dead love one's. Spend the day at the cemetery with every member of the family and relatives. Light candles and pray for our loved ones who passed away.
But do you remember passed away relatives only during November 1? In my family we do remember them on their birthdays and death anniversaries. What we do is offer mass celebration for them during those especially events and make sure that we attend the mass offered for them.
In some families dead loved ones are always included in the prayers for the dead. Where several people pray the rosary every night and their names are mentioned in the prayers.
I don't know how this tradition started but it is good tradition to pass to the next generation in the family.
What about in your country/family? Do you celebrate November 1? How do you celebrate it? How do you remember loved ones who passed away? Please do share!2 people like this
5 responses
@SaintAnne (5453)
• United States
28 Oct 08
I miss All Saints' (Souls) Day in the Philippines. I always enjoyed the family reunions and the remembering of those who've gone before us. Now, here in California, I don't really think of it much. I must admit I don't really celebrate it anymore. I just think of my aunt who has her birthday on that day.
@princejayevents (1245)
• Philippines
28 Oct 08
I am not a traditional person, but of course, I do remember our beloved relatives who already passed away. When I am home, i just lit a candle and pray for them. Or sometimes if a friend will invite, then i'll join them in whatever celebration they do on those particular days.
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@iskayz (5420)
• Philippines
28 Oct 08
Hi! In my family those relatives who can't come to November they also lit candles in their homes and offer prayers. But as much as possible we try our best to visit the cemetery during November 1. Even if we have to travel to our hometowns. Since it is also school break for students, thats the time families spends vacation in their hometowns.
Happy mylotting!
In my family those relatives who can't come to November they also lit candles in their homes and offer prayers. But as much as possible we try our best to visit the cemetery during November 1. Even if we have to travel to our hometowns. Since it is also school break for students, thats the time families spends vacation in their hometowns.
Happy mylotting!
@Ravenladyj (22902)
• United States
28 Oct 08
For us its celebrated on Oct 31 as well as Nov 1....Samhain is actually the most important time of yr for us..
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Is that how you call November 1 in your country? From what country are you if I may ask?
@pryce_mbg (716)
• Philippines
30 Oct 08
Hi there! we usually do the same way with my family. we visit the cemetery of our loved ones and offer flowers and candles. we also send prayers to them to help their souls.
@syankee525 (6249)
• United States
28 Oct 08
really.. never heard of this. in my country we often notice the date someone passes.. and we often vistit the cemetery whenever but mostly on thier birthdays, the date they pass and holidays as well such as mother day or father day too.
but i think that's a good thing to do..
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