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THREE DAYS PRIOR TO THE FEAST OF ALL SOULS, PHILIPPINOS
VISIT THE GRAVES OF THEIR DEAD. THEY FIX UP THE GRAVES
AND PUT CANDLES AROUND. THEN ON NOVEMBER 1ST
THE WHOLE FAMILY GOES TO VISIT THE GRAVE AND PRAY.
ON THIS DAY, THEY BRING THEIR LUNCHES AND SPEND THE
ENTIRE DAY THERE. THE PRIESTS COME AND BLESS THE
GRAVES. THE CEMETERY IS PACKED WITH PEOPLE.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F102
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F103
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- October 31 Halloween
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- November 1 All Saints
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial

Date learned: 11-00-1970

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