concept   vigil
culture   Western culture
statement   Vigils in Western culture involve public gatherings with candles, prayers, and moments of silence for mourning or protest.

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1 vigil Western countries Vigils often involve candles, prayers, and moments of silence to honor, remember, or protest something. 1
2 vigil Western culture Organizing vigils as public demonstrations or memorial events, often in response to tragic events or as a form of activism for social or political causes. 1
3 vigil Western culture Vigils are often held as a way to mourn and honor the deceased, with candles and prayers. 1
4 vigilante Western cultures Vigilantes are often depicted as heroic figures who take justice into their own hands to protect their communities. 1