How can I do this without 'bugging' the dead? Is it necessary to attract their attention when honoring them?
2006-10-07 14:13:03 · 10 answers · asked by Kim-Hotti 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
On Samhain when we honor our ancestors, it doesn't mean we are conjuring them up. We are acknowledging them, remembering them. As we say, may your name resonate and your soul find peace.
Blessings )O(
EDIT: Fireball, I usually ignore your comments but you are out of line on this one!!!
2006-10-07 14:16:02 · answer #1 · answered by Epona Willow 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
On Halloween, we hold a "dumb feast". This is done to honor our ancestors. We eat quietly and set out a couple places in their honor, giving the food to the animals at the end of the night. We also light our candles in a candle ceremony. No conjuring is involved. I do not think this bugs them. It is a wonderful way to honor them.
2006-10-07 14:46:43 · answer #2 · answered by Delphyne 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-15 23:08:45 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You honor them by remembering them. Much like people do on Memorial Day when the family gets together and talks about those who have passed on. They aren't conjuring up the dead. They're simply remembering them.
2006-10-07 15:01:31 · answer #4 · answered by Kithy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
History of halloween
First, we should recongnize that Halloween is indeed rooted in the ancient Celtic feast of Samhain. The Druids believed that on the eve of Samhain the veil between the present world and the world beyond was pierced, releasing demons, witches, and hobgoblins en masse to harass the living.In order to make themselves immune from attack, people disguised themselves as witches, devils, and ghouls; attempted to ward off evil spirits by carving grotesque faces on gourds illuminated with candles; and placated the spirits with a variety of treats.
2006-10-07 14:27:41 · answer #5 · answered by inteleyes 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a dumb supper like has already been mentioned. Also if you have something personal of theirs you can set it out on the table. I don't believe it is bugging them - they are honored as well to know they are being remembered and respected.
2006-10-07 15:01:17 · answer #6 · answered by Sage Bluestorm 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
here check this out. It's a site concerning the Mexican festival called "Day of the Dead", a holiday which has retained much of it's original indigenous native pre Christian traditions. I've always wanted to go to Mexico during this religious festival.
http://www.public.iastate.edu/~rjsalvad/scmfaq/muertos.html
2006-10-07 14:24:57 · answer #7 · answered by nebtet 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to attract them; they are free to roam - especially on Halloween. Do a simple candle ceremony, if you continue to worry about it.
PS fireball, Halloween is very religious to some of us.
2006-10-07 14:16:57 · answer #8 · answered by kent_shakespear 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
OOOOOOOOO the dead are DEAD they cant harm you its all in your head BOOOO!!!!!!
2006-10-07 14:15:04 · answer #9 · answered by Krissy 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋
please see the Holiday section
Halloween is not religious
we cant help the dead
2006-10-07 14:14:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 5⤋