Dia de los Muertos
What is Día de los Muertos? What is Día de los Muertos? Día de los Muertos is a holiday celebrated in many countries to honor the dead. Día de los Muertos translates to “Day of the Dead” in English. A common misconception about Día de los Muertos is this is a holiday celebrated in order to honor, rejoice, and celebrated the dead. When is Día de los Muertos celebrated? When is Día de los Muertos celebrated? Día de los Muertos is celebrated in November 1st (All Saints Day) and November 2nd (All Souls Day) Why is Día de los Muertos celebrated? Why is Día de los Muertos celebrated? Día de los Muertos is celebrated to pay respect and celebrated those who have passed away. Where is Día de los Muertos celebrated? Where is Día de los Muertos celebrated? Mexico, Ecuador, Guatemala, and other areas in Central and South America. Día de los Muertos is also celebrated in areas of the United States, such as California and Texas.
Traditions Traditions Traditions Día de los Muertos has many traditions such as: alters, food, and skeletons, flowers/decorations.
Alters One tradition of Día de los Muertos is the families of those who have passed set up an alter in order to pay respect. This alter should include a picture of the person who has passed, items the decesed were fond of, food, flowers and a gift.
Foods There are many traditional foods made around the holiday Día de los Muertos. Many traditional recipes such as Sugar Skulls, Pan de Muerto, and Chocolate Coffins and Skulls.
Skeletons Skeletons are a huge part of Día de los Muertos because it resembles death.
Flowers/Decorations During los Dias de los Muertos the yellow marigold symbolizes the short duration of life. Other flowers such as: white amaryllis, wild orchids, baby's breath and ruby coxcombs, are used to show recognition for the spirits celebrated. Candles play a vital role because they resemble the presence of spirits
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