Had a Rainy All Saints'/All Souls' Days
By @acelawrites
@acelawrites (19272)
Philippines
November 2, 2017 4:13pm CST
It rained almost continuously for days here in our place, so the usual festive celebration of All Saints' and All Souls' Days last November 1 and 2 were dampened.
It was due to a tropical storm in the Visayas, but it affected a wide areas near it, including Luzon, Philippines.
But in spite of the rains, people also flocked to the cemeteries to give respect and prayers for their departed loved ones. They brought flowers and candles; stayed there almost the whole day, for some who just alloted the day to be with their dead relatives. It became an instant reunion for families who only see each other on such important occasions.
Do you also observe/celebrate Halloween?
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
3 Nov 17
It is the most beautiful part of the celebration: family bonding.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
3 Nov 17
@acelawrites You certainly have many, but I think that's wonderful!
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
3 Nov 17
There are so many festivities here in our country.
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@cttolledo (5459)
• Legaspi, Philippines
3 Nov 17
Yup.. ang it was messy day. But it was okay for our love ones we can make a little sacrifice like that
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
3 Nov 17
It was indeed a mess for some public cemeteries, but still people just go to express love for the departed.
@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
3 Nov 17
Nope I did not went there two days ago. I wasn't gonna get myself sick from the rain and frustrated from the traffic.
So, I went the next day instead and the weather subsided and it was easy for me to get there.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
3 Nov 17
It is really crowded in some cemeteries; also the traffic was a mess. I agree with you.
@ilocosboy (45155)
• Philippines
3 Nov 17
The good thing in my region is that we are not affected by the typhoon. It made the day gloomy but no rain.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
3 Nov 17
Indeed, and it became a day of family bonding.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
3 Nov 17
It had been a tradition in our country; mostly for the Catholics.
