All Saints' Day: Between Reflection, Flowers, and Tradition

On this 1st of November, in celebration of All Saints' Day, cemeteries have come alive once again. In Bois-Marchand, as in other places, many families gathered to honor the memory of their deceased loved ones. Holding bouquets of roses, chrysanthemums, or gladiolus, some placed flowers on graves, while others, equipped with buckets and brooms, busily cleaned and repainted the tombstones. The tradition continues, but this year, it is accompanied by...