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A table set with Romanian memorial foods, including colivă and braided bread.
Culture

Pomană: Romania's Tradition of Giving for the Souls of the Departed

Pomană is a deeply rooted Romanian custom of giving food and alms to honour the dead. It connects families, neighbours and strangers in shared remembrance.
Chrysanthemums and lit candles on a grave in a Romanian cemetery during the autumn remembrance tradition.
Culture

Moșii de Toamnă: Romania's Autumn Day of Remembrance

Each autumn, Romanians honour their departed loved ones with candles, chrysanthemums and shared food. Here's what the tradition means and how it is observed.