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Inking The Memory Of A Loved One
With the prevalence of the alternative lifestyle and a resurgence in the popularity of tattoos in the last two decades, society has seen an influx of personal expressionism. No longer bound by inhibitions, people are turning to tattooing as an alternative form of expression and with it, an alternative form of grieving with memorial tattoos.Today, memorial tattoos are becoming[...]
The Mysteries of St. Louis Cemetery
Littered by the debris of crumbling, sun-bleached family tombs, and a labyrinth of narrow, twisting walkways, the necropolis of the St. Louis Cemetery is perhaps one of the most famous in New Orleans.Located just outside the infamous French Quarter, the ancient crumbling cemetery became prominent housing for the dead in 1789 after city officials closed the St. Peter Street Cemetery[...]
Obon Festival in Japan Remembers Ancestors
In Japanese Buddhist tradition, people believe their ancestors' souls come back to their homes and reunite with their family during Obon. In most regions of Japan, the Obon Festival lasts for three days and is celebrated around August 15th, according to the lunar calendar.The families prepare altars for the deceased and place a variety of food offerings such as fruits and vegetables out[...]
Epitaphs From the Famous and not so Famous
If you have ever visited a cemetery you will notice that on some headstones there is more than the name of the deceased, their date of birth and date of death. Some have a little saying or quote known as an epitaph. An epitaph is a short text honoring a deceased person that is inscribed on their tombstone. Most times the quoted text is chosen by the deceased before they passed and in[...]
The Girl in Blue; Unknown But Not Forgotten
Whether it be Portugal, Norway, Brazil, Japan, Czech Republic or the Philippines, every country and every city has a local legend. Whether it be the Japanese Yurei, the medieval legend of the White Lady or a folktale as popular as Resurrection Mary, these legends have long survived their years as iconic legends and have grown to become part of a cities history, including the tale of the[...]
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