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Velines, Celebration Of The Death

Name: Velines, Celebration Of The Death
Uploaded: 2022-09-29T16:11:57.000Z
Duration: 5 min 23 s
Channel: Niina Niskanen
Description: In Lithuania, Velines is the celebration to remember ancestors and passed away relatives. Back in the old days, ancestors were invited to homes to celebrated with the living family. They served dinner and invited to go the sauna. Families visited grave yards, leaving candles and decorating small tables for the ghosts.

by Niina Niskanen

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talks

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Meditation

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Everyone

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In Lithuania, Velines is the celebration to remember ancestors and passed away relatives. Back in the old days, ancestors were invited to homes to celebrated with the living family. They served dinner and invited to go the sauna. Families visited grave yards, leaving candles and decorating small tables for the ghosts.

Ancestors Offerings Rituals Nature Death Ancestor Remembrance Cultural Traditions Practices Candle Rituals Nature Connection Candles Celebrations Cultures Feast Holiday Celebrations

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Niina Niskanen

Oulu, Finland

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Oulu, Finland

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