Christmas Eve at the Grave (1896 AD), by Otto Hesselbom (1848-1913...
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Feb 25, 2024
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Christmas Eve at the Grave (1896 AD), by Otto Hesselbom (1848-1913 AD), a Swedish landscape painter.
(The figure who appears to be crying. The lit Christmas tree. The graveyard in the moonlight. The moon and the plentiful stars, all of which give hope)
In early 1900s, tradition that incorporates the use of candles is the ongoing tradition to decorate gravesites on Christmas Eve. Some families gather to spend time with their deceased loved ones at the cemetery. The preparation for the celebration begins in late afternoon. Each grave has small paper sacks filled with sand and candles. The candles glow during the evening celebration welcoming the birth of the Christ child. At that time the memory of their family members that have passed is honored. The graves feature poinsettias or miniature Christmas trees. Ornaments and candy canes also adorn the graves. During the Christmas Eve celebration families sing carols and versions of religious songs.
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(The figure who appears to be crying. The lit Christmas tree. The graveyard in the moonlight. The moon and the plentiful stars, all of which give hope)
In early 1900s, tradition that incorporates the use of candles is the ongoing tradition to decorate gravesites on Christmas Eve. Some families gather to spend time with their deceased loved ones at the cemetery. The preparation for the celebration begins in late afternoon. Each grave has small paper sacks filled with sand and candles. The candles glow during the evening celebration welcoming the birth of the Christ child. At that time the memory of their family members that have passed is honored. The graves feature poinsettias or miniature Christmas trees. Ornaments and candy canes also adorn the graves. During the Christmas Eve celebration families sing carols and versions of religious songs.
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