People are born and they die. We live with the awareness that death is inevitable. Most of the time, aware of this, we shape our lives for life after death, perhaps according to our beliefs. Death is an uncertain event because we do not know what will happen afterwards. Just as everyone has a different view and reaction to an event that happens to us, everyone has a different view and reaction to death. Different cultures and communities have different perceptions of death. The grieving process following death is also different. Coping with the loss of someone they love is an experience that every human being experiences at some point in their lives. This article aims to show how Mexicans and Turkish people grieve, with the Nietzschean thought. …show more content…
and a. Overview of Mexican Death and Grieving Traditions Even though death is a taboo in many countries that should not be talked about, in Mexico it is something different. In an article, this situation explained: ‘...the Mexican frequents death, makes fun of it, caresses it, sleeps with it, fetes it; it is one of his favorite games and his deepest love. Our songs, verses, fiestas and popular sayings demonstrate unequivocally that death does not frighten us because life has cured us of fears. Aguilar et al., n.d., The quote illustrates the unique and intimate relationship Mexicans have with death. This relationship is deeply rooted in their culture and history. It traces back to ancient Aztec beliefs and the influences of Spanish colonialism. Unlike many other cultures that view death with fear and solemnity, Mexicans approach it with humor. Mexicans often try not to feel sad by comforting themselves with the thought that when someone passes away, they have escaped from the troubles of this world and gone to a better place. We should be sad because they are gone, and we remain (Aguilar et al., n.d.). They also approach it with affection and …show more content…
As a result, Mexicans have unique traditions for dealing with death and grief, which is way different than most nations. Through vibrant rituals like Da de Muertos, families come together to honor and celebrate their deceased loved ones. These traditions foster communal support and meaningful connections, providing a strong network for coping with death and grief. 2. What is the difference between a'smart' and a'smart'? Overview of Turkish Death and Grieving Before converting to Islam, Turkish people were once shamans. With Islam, our view of life, worship and beliefs changed. So did the perception of death and the grieving process. For Turkish people, being dead is not the end, it's the new beginning in the real world, so they believe in afterlife (ahiret). But also with Islam, they were introduced with the concept of destiny (kader), which holds that events, including the timing and means of death, are predetermined by a divine power. When people think destiny controls things, they usually accept death easier because they see it as part of a bigger plan that they can't change. After the apocalypse, they believe that they will resurrect
A long time ago more than 500 years ago, there were Spanish Conquistadors who had landed in what is now referred to as central Mexico. Once here they stumbled upon populations of natives who were performing a customary celebration that appeared to simulate death. Dia de los Muertos initiated periods in the past in Mexico, where it is still commonly celebrated to this generation. This festival that takes place over 3 days is a assortment of pre-Hispanic ethnic views and Spanish Catholic philosophies. The Mexican celebration of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, proceeds over the initial 2 days in the month of November. Its beginnings are a concoction of Native American behaviors and a set of Catholic celebrations. The celebration concentrates
Foreigners have more trouble understanding Dia de Los Muertos than any of Mexico's other celebrations. At first glance, they see Day of the Dead decorations which are colored paper garlands, little skeletons performing daily tasks and sugar skulls inscribed with names, which remind them of Halloween. Other tourists discover that much like Memorial or Remembrance Day in the US, families here visit, clean and decorate graves of loved ones for the November 1 and 2 holidays. Many families honor their ancestors and dead with different traditions, which I will be telling u about.
Finally, Días de los Muertos is a Hispanic tradition, a way for the Hispanics to remember their loved ones and those who have been deceased. Días de los Muertos is taken as a celebration because they know they are headed to a much better place. El Dia de los Muertos, a Mexican celebration, is a day to celebrate, remember and prepare special foods in honor of those who have departed. On this day in Mexico, the streets near the cemeteries are filled with decorations of papel picado , flowers, candy calaveras, and
Reading multiple different journals and articles about how individual cultures interpret death, it has come to a conclusion that many cultures have many contrasting views and perspectives. Some cultures would take their practices to extreme levels, which included doing stuff to the physical body, where in today’s era, would not be right. The central desire to write this paper is to learn about the different beliefs and practices that happen in different part of the countries, in today’s time and from the past.
Hispanics are the fastest growing minority in the United States, and the majority of them are Mexican in origin (Kemp, 2001). The Roman Catholic Church plays a vital role in the culture and daily life of many Mexican Americans. Consequently, healthcare personnel must become culturally competent in dealing with the different beliefs possessed by these individuals. Nurses must have the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver care that is congruent with the patient’s cultural beliefs and practices (Kearney-Nunnery, 2010). The ways that a nurse cares for a Mexican American patient during the process of dying or at the critical time of death is especially important. The purpose of this paper is to examine Mexican Americans’ beliefs concerning terminal illness and death, explain the role of the nurse desired by Mexican Americans, and discuss how the knowledge gained will be incorporated into future nursing practice.
According to a study, many difficult cultures have the tendency to establish their methods of coping, whether it is through religion, culture, or/and personal ideologies (Chen, 2012). Mourning and burial ceremonies play a pivotal role for Lossography due to individuals having the ability and liberty to express melancholy and sometimes jubilation during the times they once had with their loved one. These types of beliefs and practices used as coping mechanisms can be very meaningful and profound for the comfort of the individual who’s going through a mournful experience (Chen, 2012). These types of coping mechanisms is important for Lossography, due to the fact that individuals are able to convey emotions through traditional practices, archaic arts and crafts, and spiritual rituals to fully find meaning with the death of their loved one. In addition, having established beliefs can definitely change the perception of what death signifies based upon religious and cultural expectations of the afterlife. However, not all cultures and religions put much emphasis into the afterlife. For instance, the monotheistic religion Judaism does not contain any interpretation of what happens after someone dies. Judaists believe that nothing happens after death, death is considered a taboo and not something that is commonly talked about for these religious individuals. Lossography, in religion may take on many forms for how death is perceived and for what actions can people take to ensure that their death will bring them to a place of peace, joy, and everlasting life. Lossography regarding religion, gives individuals hope that death is not the end, it gives them hope that knowing that person may not be here with us in the flesh, but that person is somewhere smiling down. Lossography in religion,
In my many countries is celebrated a day to remember the loved ones that perished. Each culture has its own way to celebrate or mourn this date. In the Latin American culture most all the countries in the South America celebrates this day from October 31st to November 2nd. In the U.S we have the Memorial Day that is celebrated in the last Monday of May. However, each place has a way to live the moment and to honor their precious one.
Throughout the history of mankind there are two main things that are guaranteed in life, taxes and death. According to researchers at Hebrews For Christians, 56,000,000 people die each year, (Parson, 2014). Many of these people die at ripe old ages while there are a plethora of young people who die slow and tragic deaths. When death occurs many people are not prepared and therefore many devastating things can result from this. People usually experience problems with their emotions, they will stress over a number of situations, and many health issues will arise. Many people become depressed for long periods of time and give up on life. Although there are people who take these experiences to heart, there are many ways a person can deal with these problems. Dealing with these problems in a healthy manner, can lead to a very healthy healing process for everyone who is being affected by it. In this research paper I will discuss three main keys points. The first key point I will discuss the stages of death in the Kubler - Ross Model. Secondly I will discuss is the psychological effect of how death can effect people in many different ways. Third and final, I will show you many different ways a person can deal with grief.
Everyone has or will experience a loss of a loved one sometime in their lives. It is all a part of the cycle of life and death. The ways each person copes with this loss may differ, but according to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s novel On Death and Dying, a person experiences several stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and, finally, acceptance. There is no set time for a person to go through each stage because everyone experiences and copes with grief differently. However, everyone goes through the same general feelings of grief and loss. There are also sections in Kahlil Gibran’s “The Prophet” that connect to the process of grieving: “On Pain,” “On Joy and Sorrow,” and “On Talking.” Kahlil Gibran’s “The Prophet” reflects on Kübler-Ross’s model of the different stages of grief and loss.
If there is one constant in this world, it would surely be death. Dying is an unavoidable part of life. Indeed, everything that lives will at sometime die. The fear of death is held by everyone. Perhaps it is the correlation of death with pain or the unknown state of the human consciousness after death, maybe a combination of both, that creates this fear. The fear felt is undoubtedly universal, however, the ways in which it is dealt with are varied and diverse.
Day of the Dead Day of the Dead, also known as “El Dia de los Muertos!” is celebrated every November 1st and 2nd and is the most popular holiday in Mexico. In many other cultures, death is feared and frowned upon, while in Mexico Day of the Dead is when many families and communities come together to honor and celebrate death and their deceased ancestors with huge feasts including sugar skulls, tamales, hot chocolate caramel flan and many more delicious foods. It is also a tradition to have musical performances and huge parades throughout the holiday. Many families also like to take part in a ritual called “bone washing” where they clean and paint their deceased ancestors tombstones, they may also place their relatives favorite things or something
When I was a child, I used to think that gremlins were rad! Although I should know better by now, gremlins are still rad and I need to grow up. At the same time, I come believe they are not the green destructive creatures we have come to know on the big screen but rather these obstreperous voices that keep us in a state of failure for which becomes a comfort zone. Gremlins eroded my self-confidence and I knew I was capable of much more than what was expected of me.
While the end of life experience is universal, the behaviors associated with expressing grief are very much culturally bound. Death and grief being normal life events, all cultures have developed ways to cope with death in a respectful manner, and interfering with these practices can disrupt people’s ability to cope during the grieving
...cing and partying at their graveyards? That’s Mexican celebrate the Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. On the first two days in November, they stop everything for the most distinctive festival that mixes Aztec and Catholic traditions into a special time for families to come together to honor their deceased ones. November 2nd is the official national holiday for the Day of the Dead. An Aztec mid- August banquet with the ancestors was appropriated by Catholic priest to coincide with their All Saints Day to encourage the conversion of the Indians to the Catholic faith.