Have you ever heard of a conversation between two people with different practices come all souls day? It goes a little bit like this.
Person1: How come you bring food to your departed? Do you think he/she can still eat?
Person2: Do you think your departed one can still smell the flowers that you bring to his grave?
At times, we might not have a clue why we still continue to observe traditions that we happen to practice while we are growing up. Or we are actually practicing some of them which we failed to ponder because we simply know that it is the right thing to do.
Traditions are part of our existence and our traditions make us unique from others. Our traditions define our identity and culture. Our traditions make us who we are.
In the event that other cultures have different or opposing traditions from ours, the best thing to do is to observe, understand, and give proper respect. Who are we to judge what is right or wrong?
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