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Saturday, September 19, 2009
I lit two candles last night. For my Grandfather and my ancestors to see as guiding light. Last night was the last day of the hungry ghost festival and tradition calls it the day that the Ghostly realm visits the mortal world. Food is left out to appease spirits and keep them from troubling the living. I have stopped believing in these superstitions but I still take it in heart to honour the 1000 year culture of being 汉人. It was very simple, just two candles. They were there to remind my Grandfathers that I still care for them. I can almost see my two grandfathers in heaven looking down to see that they are still remembered. Some people tell me that because My Grandfather was a Christian, it made these Chinese Culture void on him. I refuse to believe that. Instead, I simplified the original ancestor Worship to Ancestor remembrance and prayer for God to keep my Grandfather and Ancestors content. The candle is a symbol of honour and remembrance, as well as a link between God, heaven, Spirits and this world. Dear Grandfathers, dear Ancestors of the Hong and Lim Families. I have not forgotten.
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