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Sunday, October 30, 2011

DAY OF THE DEAD


 How about a cemetery tour today-it is the Day of the Dead on Monday. These photos were taken in Louisiana in the town I once lived in. I loved going by the cemetery at night and seeing the candles burning and people out visiting the graves. I felt like the dead people enjoyed not being lonely on that one night of the year.Beautiful angels.

This person must have loved his dog-or maybe he was a rabbit hunter? I know visiting cemeteries is not for everybody, but I love it. To me it is so beautiful and peaceful in the old ones.
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11 comments:

  1. Teresa@1800 Farmhouse RdOctober 30, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    I know it is not for everyone, but I love going to old cemetaries as well. I don't know about going at night now, your braver than I am!

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  2. Michele SmithOctober 30, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    I definitely would not be in a cemetary at night LOL
    Happy Halloween!

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  3. UnknownOctober 31, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    I don't mind driving by them in the evening, walking thru in the daylight. Some of your cemeteries are spectacular in LA, a sight to behold. RIP all the souls.

    Have a BOO-T-ful Halloween.
    TTFN ~
    Hugs,
    Marydon

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  4. Richard CottrellOctober 31, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Oh my friend, I love that Beagle statue. I want one. Where I wonder. Thanks for the sweet shout out you left on your comment on Curtains in my trees blog. I wish you could come and I really wish I could get your way so we could go on some tours together.Richard from My Old Historic House.

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  5. The JROctober 31, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    I'm sure a cemetary is the last place you'll catch me at during the night.

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  6. KellyOctober 31, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    I've always liked cemeteries and think of them as very peaceful places. Nothing scary about them at all.

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  7. Linda @ Life and LindaNovember 1, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    This is wonderful. There is so much history and character.It's a great way to share Halloween.

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  8. Lady Di TnNovember 1, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    I like the old grave yards with stones and artifacts. I am aware that the flat marker give the grounds keepers less hassle but they are so generic. I liked the large angel. I agree it is Peaceful to walk among those who were once here. Peace

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  9. Curtains in My TreeNovember 1, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    I like the angel statues in the cementary. I purchased some cards with different angels on them and some looks like what is in that cementary

    I sort of like walking through old cementaries and reading the stones . Some date back to 1700-1800 in one of the cementaries here

    thanks for coming over to visit

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  10. An Oasis in the DesertNovember 2, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Cemeteries during daylight hours, maybe; at night, never! I grew up in a town in LA. Do you mind me asking what town you lived in? Thanks for visiting my blog in the mist of all your activities.
    CAS

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  11. Pam KesslerNovember 5, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Oh, I love old cemeteries. I find them very peaceful. There's one really old cemetery in town and they have the best headstones. Very ornate compared to what people do nowadays.

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Thanks so much for your comments, I love hearing from you.