concept   mourning

8 commonsense assertions
Cultures (8) Western countries (1) China (1) Japan (1) United Kingdom (1) Biblical culture (1) Contemporary Western culture (1) East Asian cultures (1) Sunni Muslims (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 mourning Western countries In Western countries, wearing black clothing is a common sign of mourning during funerals and specific mourning periods. 7
2 mourning China In China, mourning involves wearing white or black clothing and participating in public displays of respect and grief. 4
3 mourning Japan In Japan, mourning and grief are typically expressed privately with an emphasis on composure and stoicism. 4
4 mourning United Kingdom In the United Kingdom, mourning typically involves wearing black or dark-colored clothing and lowering flags to half-mast. 4
5 mourning Biblical culture In Biblical culture, mourning includes rituals like tearing clothes and wearing sackcloth to express deep sorrow. 1
6 mourning Contemporary Western culture In Contemporary Western culture, mourning is acknowledged with funeral services and wearing black, but less emphasis is placed on specific mourning rituals. 1
7 mourning East Asian cultures Ancestor veneration and rituals are integral to the mourning process in East Asian cultures. 1
8 mourning Sunni Muslims Sunni Muslim mourning is not specifically focused on the events of Ashura. 1