UNDAS in PHilippines

For Catholics, All Souls Day, which falls on November 2, is the appropriate day to pay respects to their departed loved ones in cemeteries. The right day to remember the deceased is today. On this day, there should be no celebrations or fun. But on November 1, All Saints Day, the majority of Filipinos go to the cemeteries. However, because it honors the Feast of All Saints, this is meant to be among the Church’s happiest feast days.

In the Philippines, Undas is a customary holiday that starts on November 1. This same day is observed as All Saints’ Day in numerous Catholic nations, including Mexico.

This day honors departed friends and relatives, and the Filipinos celebrate those who have gone on before them through a variety of distinctive customs.

Why do Filipino celebrate this holiday?

Roman Catholicism accounts for more than 86 percent of the population, hence this day is observed in every municipality in the country.

All Saints’ Day is observed as a holiday custom to unite with loved ones who are still alive and to commemorate and remember those who have passed away in the Filipino culture, which is strongly family-oriented. The holiday is regarded as a time to honor loved ones and remember them as though they were partaking in the festivities with their living relatives.

Where to celebrate

The church and the cemetery both observe All Saints’ Day. Many people attend Mass as a matter of religious obligation on All Saints’ Day during its solemn portion. Filipino families attend Mass and other church services to pray for their departed loved ones, remember them, and light a candle in their honor.

Cemeteries also observe All Saints’ Day. Contrary to how many Westerners might feel if they spent time in a cemetery, those who celebrate Undas are at ease there. Families in the Philippines make visiting loved ones’ graves a family event by congregating around the markers.

They set up seats and blankets, buy or provide food, and dedicate the day to remembering their loved ones. Some families chose to spend night in the cemetery.

PISTA MINAtaY

This entails eating meals with departed family members. Similar to many other cultures, food will be placed on a family alter in bowls, plates, and cups. This allows the spirits of the deceased to eat while visiting their loved ones in the physical realm. It’s an almost universal habit to leave food out for family members’ ghosts and spirits.