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Dziady

Dziady is a special day for people from a country called Poland. It is called "Dziady" because the word dziady means "grandfathers" in Polish.

On this day, people remember their ancestors and loved ones who have passed away. They think about them and pray for them.

People light candles and bring flowers to the cemeteries where their loved ones are buried. They also visit the graves and clean them up to show their respect.

Some people also believe that on dziady, the spirits of their loved ones come back to visit them. So, they leave a special plate of food and drink out for them to enjoy.

In summary, dziady is a special day where people remember their ancestors and loved ones who have passed away. They go to the cemetery to light candles, clean graves and say prayers. They also leave a special plate of food and drink out for their loved ones' spirits to enjoy.
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