wakes
Meanings
Wachen, Wachzustand
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Examples :
Leichenschmaus, Totenwache
Examples :
"After Grandpa Joe passed away, the family held three wakes, one in each city where his children lived, to allow everyone to share memories and celebrate his life. "
Nachdem Opa Joe verstarb, veranstaltete die Familie drei Leichenschmäuse, einen in jeder Stadt, in der seine Kinder lebten, damit sich alle an ihn erinnern und sein Leben feiern konnten.
Kirchweihfest, Kirchweih
(Church of England) An annual parish festival formerly held in commemoration of the dedication of a church. Originally, prayers were said on the evening preceding, and hymns were sung during the night, in the church; subsequently, these vigils were discontinued, and the day itself, often with succeeding days, was occupied in rural pastimes and exercises, attended by eating and drinking.