Funeral Feasts - was Re: SC - Marion Zimmer Bradley: Mourning Song (FWD)
LrdRas at aol.com
LrdRas at aol.com
Tue Sep 28 06:39:54 PDT 1999
In a message dated 9/28/99 8:46:40 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
phlip at morganco.net writes:
<< I can only think that the perception of the casseroles being served at
funerals here is because in your areas, where ever they may be, is either a
local phenomenon, >>
This is also a phenomenon in North Central PA, at least in my family. The
current custom is that each mourner brings a dish to pass (usually a
casserole of some sort) so that the bereaved family does not have to deal
with providing food to large numbers of well wishers and other concerned
guests. The 'funeral' feast usually starts the day after death and continues
until the departed is laid to rest with everyone gathering after the funeral
at which point all the various food stuffs are laid out on a table for anyone
to eat.
Ras
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