Vélines Baltic Day Of The Dead

Vélines is the Lithuanian All Hallow's Eve celebration. In the 15th century, the celebration of the spirits took place in the woods. This was before modern cemeteries when people were buried in mound graves in the woods. The families would set up camps, bring food with them, light up fires, and enjoy the festivities for several days in the wooden groves. Each family would have their own bonfire where they would offer sacrifices to the gods and the ancestors.

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