Photo taken last November 1st
This is my Grandfather "Sam's" Grave. It is adorned with beautiful fresh grapes and apples(Which is unusual than common flower arrangements). He died when I was still 11 years old. Though, all I can remember are good things and memories whenever I think of him. He was truly a very good grandfather for me and also to my cousins as well. He went to the Philippines from his Native China when he was still a teenager. He met my Grandmother and they had 7 children (4 Boys and 3 Girls). We really miss him but we are very sure He's in a better place.
Every November 1, Filipinos flock to their loved once's cemeteries to remember and pray for them. This time also calls for a reunion of all the family members with respect to their deceased loved ones. A very Filipino tradition dating from the Spanish era.
This is my Grandfather "Sam's" Grave. It is adorned with beautiful fresh grapes and apples(Which is unusual than common flower arrangements). He died when I was still 11 years old. Though, all I can remember are good things and memories whenever I think of him. He was truly a very good grandfather for me and also to my cousins as well. He went to the Philippines from his Native China when he was still a teenager. He met my Grandmother and they had 7 children (4 Boys and 3 Girls). We really miss him but we are very sure He's in a better place.
Every November 1, Filipinos flock to their loved once's cemeteries to remember and pray for them. This time also calls for a reunion of all the family members with respect to their deceased loved ones. A very Filipino tradition dating from the Spanish era.
8 comments:
Welcome back, Steven! A lovely photo of a lovely tradition! We celebrated "All Saint's Day" in our church by ringing a handbell for every church member who died in the last year. We don't have a tradition to go to the cemeteries.
Grapes and apples? Very unusual, Steven. May I ask why?
There you go disappearing on us again! ;) Just glad to see you post every now and then.
Leif - Wow! I think that's a very good celebration as well! Simple but meaningful. At least we get to remember our loved ones and that's what's important! Thanks for welcoming me back!
Hilda - Hello Hilda! I missed posting too! jajajaja Sinusulit ko yung remaining days of the sembreak kasi this will be the last vacation I can get since next semester will be my last jajaja. About the apples and grapes, my brother decided to use it because instead of buying flowers for decoration and fruits for the offerings (Chinese Tradition), We just used fruits so it would be double purpose :)
What a lovely offering...grapes and apples adorned your grandfathers haven....a Chinese tradition indeed. Your brother's idea was simply amazing.
Very sweet post, Steven. Welcome back and thank you for visiting. Ciao xxx
Misalyn - Thank you so much! That really means a lot! I'm really glad my brother's idea is recieving good feedbacks :D
Valeria - Thank you Valeria! I love visiting your Verona! I hope I can visit it in person someday! Ciao!
Hi, Steven!
This is a lovely tribute!
Glad to hear from you again and to know everything is OK with you.
Cheers
Your post is a fine tribute to your grandfather.
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