A Cold and Dark Place

@Shavkat (139962)
Philippines
February 6, 2022 9:06am CST
Since my mom died a few weeks back, our living room looks like a cold and dark place. I am just feeling weird because it needs to light candles on the altar. But it is not a good thing to leave the candles unattended. I do not want a cold and dark place for my deceased parents, so I put a lamp on their altar at night. Do you have altars for your loved ones who passed away? Image Credit: nancyoyula.files.wordpress.com
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (112873)
• El Paso, Texas
6 Feb 22
I have never heard of putting an alter up in a home for deceased family. I do know that many people here put flowers in front of the pictures they have of their deceased family
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (112873)
• El Paso, Texas
7 Feb 22
Some think the flowers do the same thing.
Shavkat
@Shavkat (139962)
• Philippines
7 Feb 22
I personally think that some Mexicans practiced it. I guess some Chinese people do this but in their temples. For the undying love for our parents, we do this for them not to be forgotten.
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Novi
@Novianping (47)
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7 Feb 22
Deep condolence for you, I send you a virtual hug.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139962)
• Philippines
7 Feb 22
Don't be worried. My parents are in good hands now. They do not need to deal with this pandemic. Welcome to myLot.
Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (106425)
• Marion, Ohio
7 Feb 22
We dont do that hereMost dont do that here.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
6 Feb 22
I've not heard of having altars for loved ones who passed.
Shavkat
@Shavkat (139962)
• Philippines
7 Feb 22
Honestly, we got this idea from our granny who tends to pray religiously every day. It has been more than 2 years that we haven't seen her. At her age 103, she needs to be visited often.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
7 Feb 22
@Shavkat Yes, she does. She's lived a good long life.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139962)
• Philippines
7 Feb 22
@just4him Oh, my granny is still living.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340254)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Feb 22
It's not usually something that is done here but I think it is a lovely tradition.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139962)
• Philippines
7 Feb 22
Not all Filipinos do this practice. It was only practiced by some here. In my family, it became a tradition to remember our parents who are in heaven now.
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Danna B.
@db20747 (43440)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
6 Feb 22
Sorry to hear about your mother. Keeping a lamp up in her memory will keep her in heart.
Jabo
@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
6 Feb 22
You have an altar in your living room? My living room is just that - it's for the living. Sorry for your loss.
DE
@DaddyEvil (137259)
• United States
6 Feb 22
I understand your need to do that but no, doing that's not our way.