One of the most emblematic festivities of Mexico is he Day of the Deada day when candles are lit, altars are erected and decorated with confetti, food and skulls.
The Day of the Dead is celebrated every year in the Latin American country November 2nd, and its purpose is to honor loved ones who have passed away. It is believed that on this date their souls descend to the earthly plane to share with their relatives back home and receive the offerings they have collected for them.
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What is the origin of this festival
The origins of this celebration lie in pre-Hispanic culture and over time it has been mixed with Catholic rituals. It is known that in ancient Mexican civilizations the dead were wrapped in a mat so that they could travel to Mictlán, also known as the place where the dead went.
Festivities were also organized and altars were built with food to be offered to the dead. With the incorporation of European practices, flowers and candles were added.
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Currently, the altar includes wine, water, bread of the dead, fruit, sugar and chocolate skulls, clothing of loved ones and photos of them in life.
In Mexico, families have been preparing altars and decorating graves with flowers and candles since October.
2023 marks the 20th anniversary of Mexico’s Day of the Dead being declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. (JO)
Source: Eluniverso
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