Mexican Death And Grieving Traditions

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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

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