Demographic history of the Vilnius region languages to slavonic . Lithuanian language was defined as one of the dialects native Slavs. To the end of 19 century this slavic lithuanian language began to be determined as belarusian by Moscow Tsardom imperial ideologists, before this period there is no any reports the language mentioned in modern sense. In 2015 Polish linguist Miroslaw Jankowiak attested that many Poles of Vilnius region still speak a form of Belarussian vernacular called "mowa prosta" ('simple speech') by local people. Following the decline of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in late 18th century, the state had been divided among its neighbours in what is
Day of the Dead 29, 2016, which was attended by 250,000 people. Frances Ann Day summarizes the three-day celebration, the Day of the Dead: People go to cemeteries to be with the souls of the departed and build private altars containing the favorite foods and beverages, as well as photos and memorabilia, of the departed. The intent is to encourage visits by the souls, so the souls will hear the prayers and the comments of the living directed to them. Celebrations can take a humorous tone, as celebrants remember funny events and anecdotes about the departed. Plans for the day are made throughout the