The celebration of all Souls Day and all Saints Day started way back in the Spanish regime. Since then, it became part of the culture and tradition of all Filipinos from all walks of life. Relatives of the dead find way to went back home to visit their love ones in the cemetery.
November one is an all Saints Day celebration; however, people are used to observe the day as all Saints Day celebration, too, instead of November two. Why? It was believed that the dead were also considered Saints because many of the dead like saints have done great and honorable deeds. They were also worthy to be honored during the all Saints Day.
The celebration also served as family reunion. Aside from Christmas, this is the celebration were members of the family from far away find time to have fun together with both the living and the dead.
For some, it is a time of vacation. Since it is a holiday others are using this to visit beautiful places.
Whatever is the reason for the celebration, what is very significant is that, we have time to remember our love ones and offer those prayers and respect. Their way of life can be an example to us. It will also remind us of the important message about life and death. By remembering them we understand that is dear and precious and that in death there is no exemption, no rich, no poor nor age limit.
Rolly Paul Hinguillo
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