Wakes and funerals are no longer confined to usual plain white caskets and simple themes from lights to carpets, some ...

NEW MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Greta Florentina Dunn, 76, died peacefully Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at St.

In a light-hearted and quirky way, Pagpag is a Halloween video that explores the Filipino tradition of “pagpag,” in which mourners avoid going home straight from a funeral wake to “deter ...

One evening in November, Bunsoy confessed that he had received multiple invitations to pray in funeral services — for people ... for loved ones who had passed away is based on tradition and culture of ...

"Old customs like 'pagpag' reflect Filipinos' desire to shield themselves and their families from the unknown. Forest Lake, ...

Today, millions of Filipinos will flock to cemeteries and memorial parks to visit their departed loved ones. Like in the past, the Department of Environment and ...

From emulating today’s hottest pop stars to dressing up as a literal emotion, here are Halloween costumes inspired by the year’s trending music, film, and shows For some, Halloween ...

Anthony Bourdain consumed animal proteins cooked in many local traditions during his travels, but he was especially fond of a ...

“Himala” is a deep dive into how cults form and thrive. After watching the film, you will understand why Aunor’s legendary “walang himala” monologue is one of the greatest moments in Philippine cinema ...

As Americans increasingly seek connection to their cultural heritage — with ancestry-tracking services reporting record ...

Elmer Pérez was one of many immigrants hired by U.S. shipbuilders to fill the urgent need for skilled labor. These workers do the same jobs and take the same risks as their American counterparts, but ...

The ghosts may come out around Halloween, but in Asia, the spooky season is year-round. Spirituality is a huge part of traditional culture, and superstitions and belief in the paranormal run high ...