Day of the Dead
day of the dead
ART 2013
WHO STARTED DAY OF THE DEAD?
Day of the dead originated centuries ago in Mexico, where it is still widely celebrated to this day. The holiday is a blend of indigenous beliefs and Spanish Catholic beliefs.
WHO CELEBRATES DAY OF THE DEAD?
It is celebrated throughout Mexico. Many other countries around the world celebrate similar versions of Day of the Dead as well, by having special days for honoring the dead. These celebrations occur in various countries in Central and South America, Europe and Asia, where they celebrate the holiday according to their own local customs.
Day of the Dead has also taken hold in areas with a high Mexican immigrant population, particularly in California, Texas, Arizona and other parts of the United States. Many people around the world, even if they are not directly connected to Mexican culture, are drawn to the concept and imagery of Mexico's Day of the Dead, so the holiday seems to continually gain in popularity as more people learn about it.
WHAT Is day of the dead?
Day of the dead is a holiday for remembering and honoring those who have passed. It is a festive, joyous time of celebration. Day of the Dead is Mexico's most important holiday, which means they invest a lot of time and money into celebrating the holiday.
WHEN IS DAY OF THE DEAD?
The Day of the Dead falls on November 1 and 2 of each year, coinciding with the Catholic holidays All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day.
Traditionally, November 1 is the day for honoring dead children and infants, and November 2 is the day for honoring deceased adults.
WHERE IS DAY OF THE DEAD CELEBRATED?
The Day of the Dead is celebrated in both public and private spaces. It is most often celebrated in: * In homes, people create altars to honor their deceased loved ones. In some places it is common to allow guests to enter the house to view the altar.
* In graveyards, families clean the graves of their loved ones, which they then decorate with
ART 2013
WHO STARTED DAY OF THE DEAD?
Day of the dead originated centuries ago in Mexico, where it is still widely celebrated to this day. The holiday is a blend of indigenous beliefs and Spanish Catholic beliefs.
WHO CELEBRATES DAY OF THE DEAD?
It is celebrated throughout Mexico. Many other countries around the world celebrate similar versions of Day of the Dead as well, by having special days for honoring the dead. These celebrations occur in various countries in Central and South America, Europe and Asia, where they celebrate the holiday according to their own local customs.
Day of the Dead has also taken hold in areas with a high Mexican immigrant population, particularly in California, Texas, Arizona and other parts of the United States. Many people around the world, even if they are not directly connected to Mexican culture, are drawn to the concept and imagery of Mexico's Day of the Dead, so the holiday seems to continually gain in popularity as more people learn about it.
WHAT Is day of the dead?
Day of the dead is a holiday for remembering and honoring those who have passed. It is a festive, joyous time of celebration. Day of the Dead is Mexico's most important holiday, which means they invest a lot of time and money into celebrating the holiday.
WHEN IS DAY OF THE DEAD?
The Day of the Dead falls on November 1 and 2 of each year, coinciding with the Catholic holidays All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day.
Traditionally, November 1 is the day for honoring dead children and infants, and November 2 is the day for honoring deceased adults.
WHERE IS DAY OF THE DEAD CELEBRATED?
The Day of the Dead is celebrated in both public and private spaces. It is most often celebrated in: * In homes, people create altars to honor their deceased loved ones. In some places it is common to allow guests to enter the house to view the altar.
* In graveyards, families clean the graves of their loved ones, which they then decorate with