LIFE & Death
We start this week with the beautiful holiday of All Hallows Eve. We call it Halloween in the States and treat it a bit different than what it was in the past. All Hallows Eve and All Saints Day on Monday has generally been a celebration of Life and Death for centuries. We are thankful and celebrate all that has brought us and then we celebrate the life of all our friends and family that have passed on. It's really a beautiful family reunion so to speak. A time of reflection and remembrance. A time to be thankful for all the folks who paved the way for where you are now - old friends and ancestors. The early church saw this as a time to celebrate new life found in Christ and remembering the lives of the saints that had passed on before. Other cultures and traditions have done the same for centuries before the Church was even formed. It truly is a magical season to celebrate Life and those who have gone before us.
Here are some ways you can celebrate this season. - Take a few moments at dinner this week to talk about what you are thankful for and then talk about a fond memory of a friend or family member who has passed. - Light a candle and place it in your window in remembrance of a loved one who has passed - Sit down with your family and grab a photo book and talk about your ancestors with your kids - Write down a few things you are thankful for each day - Have fun and create your own traditions
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