Day of the Dead - El Día de los Muertos
Day of the Dead
The Day of the Dead or El Día de los Muertos is a three-day Mexican holiday to honor and celebrate loved ones who have died.
November 1st begins El Día de los Muertos festivities with All Saints Day in which the deceased children are honored and remembered. November 2nd, All Souls Day, is for the remembrance of the adult dead.
Día de los Muertos combines these days to celebrate the deceased and enjoy their memories.
Día de los Muertos is not at all scary, spooky or somber. The spirits of the deceased are thought to pay a visit to their families during Día de los Muertos and the families prepare an altar for them.
Facts:
El Día de los Muertos is not the Mexican version of Halloween. Mexicans have celebrated this day since the year 1800 B.C.
El Día de los Muertos is not scary or morbid. There are no images of dead people, ghosts, witches, or the devil.
El Día de los Muertos is not a sad ritual. It's a day of happiness because we will be remembering our loved ones. The Day of the Dead is about Love not Fear.
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