tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593290192293739137.post2395322350131693055..comments2023-07-28T18:02:35.726+08:00Comments on Calculated Spontaneity: November Onelouannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05522758277418450920noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593290192293739137.post-42833178506663124922007-11-07T00:04:00.000+08:002007-11-07T00:04:00.000+08:00I remember November 1, or Kalag-kalag. We'd visit ...I remember November 1, or Kalag-kalag. We'd visit all our dead relatives, then have big meal afterwards. We spent lots of money on flowers. I don't think there is a day for visiting the dead here. At least, not that I am aware of.Shoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268573561821187971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593290192293739137.post-76008024219048118112007-11-05T21:09:00.000+08:002007-11-05T21:09:00.000+08:00I have always been intrigued by this tradition. I...I have always been intrigued by this tradition. It seems like such a great time of memories and festivities and family. I'm glad you are carrying it on for your boys!Making A Modern Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11162076430797098699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593290192293739137.post-81755257139903371072007-11-05T06:47:00.000+08:002007-11-05T06:47:00.000+08:00Memories are the one thing that the living can hol...Memories are the one thing that the living can hold on to and help keep their loved ones memory alive! I too share a lot with my children about my Grandparents.Shanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05424187619431396222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593290192293739137.post-80732507501783447582007-11-03T02:01:00.000+08:002007-11-03T02:01:00.000+08:00I've never experienced All Saints Day in the Phili...I've never experienced All Saints Day in the Philippines (is that what it's called?). My grandmother would love for us to all be there during this time because she makes a trip to the family mausoleum every year.<BR/><BR/>I've been told that it's quite the experience! Family members stay up late and get together and enjoy each other's company. All the storytelling and memoirs must be so special. <BR/><BR/>I was in the Philippines a few years ago for my aunt's funeral and it was such a surreal experience. We had to sleep in shifts because a bunch of us stayed up to entertain all the people who were paying their respects. Some of us had to be at the cemetary, while others took a brief snooze. I love being part of a culture that celebrates family the way we do. There were so many visitors and there was sort of like a fiesta. Though it was sad, it was also a heartwarming experience.<BR/><BR/>Oh! This comment is SO long!! I'll wrap it up now! LOL!<BR/><BR/>Lovely post, Louann! xoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09251507898309184477noreply@blogger.com