What is "day of the dead?"
Dia de los Muertos, or "The Day of the Dead" is celebrated throughout Europe and Latin America, Mexico, South America throughout the world.
Tradition says that at the stroke of midnight on November 1, the dead gets to reunite with their families. For two days, villagers will play music and have festivals in cemeteries to honor the deceased (including ancestors).
On November 1, for 24 hours, the children are first to come back. On November 2, the adults will reunite with their families.
A table is set up in a room to honor the family's deceased. The table might be full of flowers (marigolds), fruits, peanuts, candles and tortillas for the deceased family members. Other items, such as the family members favorite foods, toys picture frames, sugar skulls and water are placed on the table.
Day of the Dead is not Halloween. We see lots of orange and black on Halloween. Day of the Dead is a joyful celebration full of bright colors. This is a time for celebrating the memories of the family's ancestors and deceased loved ones.
Tradition says that at the stroke of midnight on November 1, the dead gets to reunite with their families. For two days, villagers will play music and have festivals in cemeteries to honor the deceased (including ancestors).
On November 1, for 24 hours, the children are first to come back. On November 2, the adults will reunite with their families.
A table is set up in a room to honor the family's deceased. The table might be full of flowers (marigolds), fruits, peanuts, candles and tortillas for the deceased family members. Other items, such as the family members favorite foods, toys picture frames, sugar skulls and water are placed on the table.
Day of the Dead is not Halloween. We see lots of orange and black on Halloween. Day of the Dead is a joyful celebration full of bright colors. This is a time for celebrating the memories of the family's ancestors and deceased loved ones.