Jamaica
noun
A wake held for nine nights after the death of a person. The wake includes eating and drinking, games, and storytelling. The practice is rooted in the belief that the spirit of the dead wanders around familiar environments for nine nights after death.
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Jamaica
noun
A wake held at the home of the deceased.
also known as
dead yard
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