Cemetery Hopping

It's again the time of the year when we get to pay honour to our deceased relatives, friends and foes by dropping by their abode, bringing extravagant flowers and food (just like a 1st timer nagpapa-impress suitor) and spending some time with them while prayers & good intentions are being offered. Some non-believers find the practice ridiculous and superficial. They often say that we must already leave the dead alone. How on earth can an inanimate respond?!? Hey! "I can see dead people!" *wink* Of course, we are all entitled to our own religious beliefs and opinions; but, but, but, we also need to respect what believers observe, right?

Besides, it's not solely the death we are commemorating. In fact, it is also a celebration of life for only at this time that people get the chance to commune with the extended members of the family and other friends (aside from the other holydays & holidays). Also, this special day is our way of saying Thanks to all the people who had made a difference in our lives.

Did you ever know that All Saint's Day is also known as "All Hallows," or "Hallowmas" ("hallows" meaning "saints," and "mas" meaning "Mass")?

Thanks to Wikipedia!!