 | |
Saint Nicholas - North Walsham
|
"He buried him in Moab, in the valley opposite Beth Peor, but to this day no one knows where his grave is".
Saturday, 22 September 2012
Friday, 21 September 2012
Old Maltese practices
 | |
| Maltese Death, Mourning, and Funeral Customs A. Cremona "Folklore" Vol. 34, No. 4 (Dec. 31, 1923)
|
"The following are the most characteristic features of existing Maltese practices, many of which are comparable to those of Sicily, while a few show some Eastern influence :-
(a) The washing of the dead body before shrouding. This is not a religious rite, and has no connection with that of Islam.
(b) The shutting of the eyelids, if open, and the raising of the chin by means of a band, usually a white kerchief, tied on the head.
(c) The removal of door knockers and knobs; house doors are kept closed for several days; neighbours half-shut their own".
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)