Ep 21 - Undas, Halloween, and Migrant Ghosts

26/10/2025 20 min
Ep 21 - Undas, Halloween, and Migrant Ghosts

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What happens to treasured traditions when you move halfway across the world? Anna and Razel discuss the Filipino rituals of Undas—All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day—and share the heartfelt memories of visiting cemeteries, gathering with family, and the unique ways the Philippines honours the departed. They compare these deep-rooted practices to the relatively new phenomenon of Halloween in Australia. Get ready for a candid chat about cultural shifts, preserving memory, and the bittersweet ache of celebrating (or not celebrating) beloved holidays as Filipino migrants. Do our kids even know what 'Undas' is? Tune in for a blend of nostalgia, cultural comparison, and all the laughs in between!Join the conversation! Did you also experience this back in your home country, whether you're Filipino or not, we'd love to hear the cultural shifts that we all navigate as migrants! And if you're Filipino, share your memories of Undas from your childhood! Listen, like and subscribe streaming in Spotify and Audible and share your experiences with us over in our social media channels!Disclaimer:Adobo Yarn is a conversational podcast. The opinions and anecdotes shared by Anna and Razel are based on their personal experiences as Filipino migrants in Australia and should not be taken as professional advice or the definitive view on all Filipino or Australian cultural practices.  This episode discusses cultural and religious traditions related to Undas (All Saints' and All Souls' Day) and their comparison to Halloween in Australia. The hosts aim to share their personal perspectives with respect and humour.The discussion is for entertainment and general informational purposes only.Tags: #adoboyarn #adoboyarnundas #filipinomigrants #filipinoaustralians #Undas #Filipino #AllSaintsDay# AllSoulsDay #MigrantLife #CulturalTraditions #Halloween #Filipinoculture #Nostalgia.Adobo Yarn is our story as Filipinos, navigating the migrant life in Australia. Here, we share stories that resonate. Middle-age (Gen X) wisdom, perimeno episodes, parenting hacks, unfiltered conversations, hilarious experiences, anecdotes and recipes that brought us comfort when we needed it. From raising babies to now young adults, and navigating the labyrinth that is Australia. Join the conversation! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook - Adobo Yarn Podcast Follow Anna on Instagram Adobo Down Under Follow Razel on Instagram In Season Today Music: Bass and Claps by Anastacia Chubarova from Pixabay