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Do Christians use wake when they die?

Christians usually hold a wake after they die. Wake is a kind of traditional culture, which means that after death, people or things closest to the deceased are placed beside the deceased to express their awe and nostalgia for the deceased.

In Christianity, the wake is regarded as an important ceremony, aiming at commemorating the dead and expressing respect and love for the dead. During the wake, family and friends will gather around the deceased, worship and pray to the deceased, and tell the life story and advantages of the deceased. In addition, during the wake, some religious ceremonies will be held, such as reading scriptures, praying and singing hymns, to express respect and memory for the deceased.

In short, the wake is a traditional culture and an important ceremony, which can help people better understand the meaning and value of life.