From which ancient custom do wakes held today originate?
A. watching the spirit of the deceased return to its resting place
B. keeping watch over the deceased hoping life would return
C. keeping watch so the deceased does not harm the living
D. keeping watch so the spirit of the deceased feels loved
E. follows church requirements
B. keeping watch over the deceased hoping life would return
Wakes held today come from the ancient custom of keeping watch over the deceased, hoping that life would return. In England, the dead were always carried out of the house feet first; otherwise, their spirits might look back into the house and beckon family members to come with them.
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