Mexico Day Of The Dead

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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 …show more content…

These clothing choices are not just for show, though. The clothing that is worn is meant to give a welcoming gesture to deceased family members, encouraging them to come and visit their loved ones in the land of the living and to celebrate with them. Here are some examples of some traditional clothing that were worn during the day of the dead below. Where Did it Originate? The roots of the Day of the Dead tradition traces all the way back to the ancient Aztec civilization, who did not only just have a single day for the dead but an entire month dedicated to the celebration of life and the embrace of death. This holiday was then brought over to Mexico in the early 1500s by Spanish conquistadors. The Spanish colonists quickly started to impose their own beliefs onto the Mexican locals, which caused a blend in culture between them. While many native Mexican people were divided on celebrating this ancient Aztec tradition, around the early 20th century the Mexicans started to embrace the celebrations of Day of the Dead and it quickly became a staple in Mexico’s culture as we know it

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