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Nov 2, 2022 · You've seen the candy skulls and the huge parades that seem to celebrate death, but what is Mexico's Day of the Dead really about? Here's a quick guide to the traditions and customs that make it so much more than just Mexico's version of Halloween.
Oct 30, 2018 · The Day of the Dead (el Día de los Muertos), is a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration.
Día de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday that occurs on October 31, November 1, and November 2. Explore the Dia de Los Muertos history and different Day of the Dead traditions (including Calaveras, or sugar skulls) to understand its enduring significance.
- Remembering the family: The ofrenda. One of the most important traditions of Día de los Muertos is the building of the ofrenda (offering). The ofrenda is an altar where people leave offerings of fruit, seeds, bread, sugar skulls and other comforts such as blankets and pillows for the souls of their loved ones.
- A doorway to the dead: Marigolds. Brightening up awnings, arches and ofrendas, cempasuchil flowers (marigolds) are a prominent symbol of Día de los Muertos.
- A sweet treat: Sugar skulls. Calaveras (skulls) are another important symbol of death in Día de los Muertos, dating all the way back to ancient Mesoamerican (historical north American) societies.
- Colourful banners: Punched paper. Papel picado (punched paper) are banners of paper cut into patterns and shapes. Usually made from tissue paper, 40-50 sheets are stacked and then punched with a chisel to create patterns, or folded and cut with scissors.
Nov 4, 2020 · The Dia de los Muertos holiday is filled with beautiful symbols, traditions, and imagery. Every detail represents something significant and special in the remembrance of loved ones. Some traditions are rooted in ancient meso-American traditions, some came from Spanish/European cultural traditions, and some have evolved over the 3,000+ years of ...
Aug 28, 2023 · The Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, originated in ancient Mesoamerican cultures and the festivities that honored the Aztec god Mictlantecuthli. These festivities took place during the whole ninth month of the Aztec calendar.
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Aug 15, 2024 · The Day of the Dead is about honouring dead loved ones and making peace with the eventuality of death by treating it familiarly, without fear and dread. The holiday is derived from the rituals of the pre-Hispanic peoples of Mexico.
