Ho there! I hope all my American friends are having a blast celebrating Halloween! 
As for us silly Swedes, we don't do that... We celebrate "Alla Helgons Dag", (All Saints' Day or Hallowmas in English) and it's not so much about having a good time and watching horror movies as it is about remembering the dead.
So I was just up at the graveyard lighting candles at my grandfather's grave. I've attached some pics to the blog that I took with my cellphone, but it was pretty dark so sorry for the poor quality... The first two photos are pics of some of the graves, the last two is the place where they bury everyone who's been cremated. Not sure what that's called in English, but it's really nice and the spot even has a small pond. (Pic #3)
I just read Artoo's entry about HIS grandfather, and I think it's nice that others also take a moment out of their day to remember family and loved ones that are no longer with us. =)
I'm just a little sad that I don't have any real memories of my grandfather... He died when I was just a year and a half old, but apparently he was a bit quirky just like myself. That's got to count for something, right? Apparently we got along great, but like I said I was too young to remember. I just wish I had a chance to get to know him a little better, but there's not much that can be done about that...
Oh well, I'm done rambling for now. 🙂 Again, Happy Halloween everyone. Have fun with all your friends, but please also take a moment to remember those that are no longer with us.
Yes... I KNOW what you're all thinking, shut up! D:
As for us silly Swedes, we don't do that... We celebrate "Alla Helgons Dag", (All Saints' Day or Hallowmas in English) and it's not so much about having a good time and watching horror movies as it is about remembering the dead.So I was just up at the graveyard lighting candles at my grandfather's grave. I've attached some pics to the blog that I took with my cellphone, but it was pretty dark so sorry for the poor quality... The first two photos are pics of some of the graves, the last two is the place where they bury everyone who's been cremated. Not sure what that's called in English, but it's really nice and the spot even has a small pond. (Pic #3)
I just read Artoo's entry about HIS grandfather, and I think it's nice that others also take a moment out of their day to remember family and loved ones that are no longer with us. =)
I'm just a little sad that I don't have any real memories of my grandfather... He died when I was just a year and a half old, but apparently he was a bit quirky just like myself. That's got to count for something, right? Apparently we got along great, but like I said I was too young to remember. I just wish I had a chance to get to know him a little better, but there's not much that can be done about that...
Oh well, I'm done rambling for now. 🙂 Again, Happy Halloween everyone. Have fun with all your friends, but please also take a moment to remember those that are no longer with us.
Yes... I KNOW what you're all thinking, shut up! D:
