After the All Saints' Day holiday, the Church dedicates the entire month of November to remembering the deceased, a deeply rooted tradition in Spain that includes visiting cemeteries, bringing fresh flowers, and holding Masses for loved ones who are no longer with us.
Where this custom comes from
The commemoration of All Souls' Day on November 2 dates back to the Middle Ages, when Benedictine monks began to set aside one day a year to pray for the souls of the deceased. Over time, the custom spread throughout the Church and became one of the most deeply rooted traditions in the Spanish calendar.
A medal as a keepsake
At Khartes Madrid, we design and handcraft medals right here in Spain that are meant to be much more than jewelry: they are a way to keep faith and family traditions close to the heart. We believe that giving a medal is an act of love: a way to tell someone that we pray for them and wish for them to be always protected.
Many families give or pass down a medal as a way to keep the memory of a grandparent or mother alive: a way to carry their faith close to the heart, literally.
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