It is believed that on these days the veil to separating the afterworld and earth is weakened and so the souls can visit their families. On the 1st the souls are believed to come visit and on the 2nd families go to the cemetery and decorate their loved one’s grave in honor of them. I found this strange at first but, a couple of years ago after my great-grandmother died and then later after a close friend died I could see the value of this holiday tradition. This is the day that those who still remain on earth can honor their loved ones who are no longer here. While I don’t believe that they can see what is being done for them I still think this day allows us to keep the memory of our loved ones
It is believed that on these days the veil to separating the afterworld and earth is weakened and so the souls can visit their families. On the 1st the souls are believed to come visit and on the 2nd families go to the cemetery and decorate their loved one’s grave in honor of them. I found this strange at first but, a couple of years ago after my great-grandmother died and then later after a close friend died I could see the value of this holiday tradition. This is the day that those who still remain on earth can honor their loved ones who are no longer here. While I don’t believe that they can see what is being done for them I still think this day allows us to keep the memory of our loved ones