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This 4 page paper discusses the concept of pilgrimage, and argues that Buckingham Palace and Graceland can be defined as pilgrimage sites. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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yet are touched by the loss, to express their grief. Perhaps it helps in the healing process. This paper discusses whether we can consider the gates of Buckingham Palace, or
Graceland, as pilgrimage sites. Discussion The flowers heaped at the gates of Buckingham Palace were, of course, placed there in memory of Princess Diana, who was killed in an automobile
accident in Paris. So many people brought flowers, gifts and other memorabilia that the gates were effectively blocked for some time. This spontaneous outpouring of grief-there are many photos and
videos of people standing in front of the palace weeping uncontrollably-was felt throughout the world. People who had never met her felt Dianas loss keenly, and those who were in
London and had the means to do so expressed their sorrow by laying flowers at the gates. Graceland is different. Fans come to the gates of Elvis Presleys home
in Memphis, Tennessee, every year on the anniversary of his death (August 16, 1977) and hold a candlelight vigil. They leave flowers as well. But this is not a reaction
to a shocking event, but a yearly commemoration of Elviss death. That is, its not the terrible surprise that Dianas death was, but instead is a scheduled day of remembrance.
However, the intensity of the feelings exhibited by the people who come to Graceland, and those of the people outside Buckingham Palace, are similar. These are people who are grieving
the loss of someone they loved and admired, and who was taken too soon. But does this make these locations pilgrimage destinations? If we consider the definition of a pilgrimage
only in its strict religious sense, then the answer is probably no. According to Philip Russell, a pilgrim is "someone who tries to obtain salvation of their soul through a
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