concept   wake

7 commonsense assertions
Cultures (7) Japan (1) United States (1) United Kingdom (1) Western countries (1) China (1) East Asian countries (1) South Korea (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 wake Japan In Japan, wakes include rituals, ceremonies, and vigils to honor the deceased and remember ancestors. 4
2 wake United States In the United States, wakes bring together friends and family to mourn and remember the deceased, providing condolences and support. 4
3 wake United Kingdom In the UK, wakes are gatherings held after a person's death for mourning and remembering the deceased. 3
4 wake Western countries In Western countries, it is common to hold a wake for someone who has passed away. 2
5 wake China In China, wakes are an important part of the funeral process, involving rituals and ceremonies. 1
6 wake East Asian countries In East Asian countries, it is customary to hold a Tsuya ceremony, where family members keep a vigil by the deceased person's body until the funeral. 1
7 wake South Korea In South Korea, traditional wakes include rituals and ceremonies lasting several days to honor the deceased. 1