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Why do people leave stones on graves?
Sometimes when we go out into the cemetery, we see that
someone has left a stone on a grave. It’s a simple way to say “I was here. I
remember you.”
Unlike flowers, stones don’t fade. They last, just like love
and memories.
It’s especially common in Jewish tradition, but anyone can
do it.
In some cultures, it can also be considered an offering, or
in some cases a way to "pin a deceased to their grave" so they don't
roam the earth.
Have you ever seen something left in a cemetery that was unusual (besides our recent ladder of course )?
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