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What Is Undas
What Is Undas
What is Undas?
2 to give you an info the Philippines were occupied by Spanish for almost 400 years we adopt
this tradition from them. In many Catholic countries, such as Mexico this same day is celebrated,
and it’s called All Saints’ Day.
Why
2 The day is seen as a time to celebrate loved ones and remember them as if
they were feasting and celebrating alongside their living family members.
How
2 Pista - This is so the spirits of the deceased can nourish themselves while
visiting their relatives in the world.
Undas is seen not only as a day to remember the dead in a solemn manner
but for many, it is a day of feasting and celebration.
2. Prayers
Some write the names of their loved ones in the Book of the Dead and pray a
special prayer called the “Office of the Dead” on their behalf.
1 Cemetery visit
While food is set up for the deceased, numerous cemeteries and families
frown upon the living eating any food. Depending on the family, some hold to
the tradition that Undas is a solemn occasion and shouldn’t have a party
atmosphere.
1 Cemetery etiquette
Whether you’re visiting a cemetery on All Saints’ Day or simply visiting the
gravesite of a loved one, according to Filipino tradition,
1 Going to church
After families spend time in the graveyard with their deceased loved ones and other friends, the
entire community goes to their local church for Mass.