Symbols are powerful representations of identity ... was a also a day couched in much sadness and trouble. Families and friends of eight precious people still miss their loved ones.

These meanings evoke emotional attachment to the nation, crystallize identity and help people feel connected to something outside of their own immediate family and community. Therefore it’s not ...

At some altars, a separate table holds the memorials to deceased family and friends, which may include photographs as well as cakes. Another common cake is a lamb-shaped cakes that represent the ...

There are symbols that are used in every Catholic ... of sins as well as a sign of hope. In a funeral, the family and friends will pray for the soul of the deceased and pray that their time ...