Eve Dia De Los Muertos: The Day Of The Dead
Halloween is celebrated on October 31 all over the world, but it is most popular in the United States and Canada. It believed to have evolved from the ancient Celtic holiday of Samhain, which marked the end of the season of harvest and the beginning of winter. The Celts lived in what is now Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the northern part of France. The winters in these places were very cold and dark, and were often associated with death. The Celtic people believed that the transition between these seasons was a bridge to the world of the dead. People danced around bonfires in costumes to ward off roaming spirits. In the 18th century; Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as All Saints’ Day, a day to honor all saints and martyrs. The eve
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In my opinion, it seems like a good way to remember family members that have died and it’s most likely helpful with grieving. It is a very expensive holiday for most families, some even spend a two month's income to buy things to honor their deceased relatives. They believe that content spirits will provide protection, good luck, and wisdom for their family. Most indian villages have lovely altars called ‘ofrendas’ made in each home. They are decorated with candles, flowers, fruit, peanuts, etc. They leave a lot of water, hot chocolate, food, and soda for the weary spirits to enjoy. On November 1, toys and candy adorn the altars, celebrating deceased children. On November 2, cigarettes and alcohol are left on the altar to offer to the adult spirits. Sugar skulls and skull artwork are bought are markets and add a final touch to the altars. Sugar skulls are a very important part of Day of the Dead, and are representative of a departed soul. The name of a deceased person is written on the forehead of the skull, and the skull is then placed on an altar or a grave, to honor the return of a spirit. An important food item for this holiday is called pan de muerto ‘bread of the dead,’ and it is also put on the altars to celebrate dead spirits. Dia de los Muertos is a wonderful way for people to honor their deceased loved ones, and celebrate their
In my opinion, it seems like a good way to remember family members that have died and it’s most likely helpful with grieving. It is a very expensive holiday for most families, some even spend a two month's income to buy things to honor their deceased relatives. They believe that content spirits will provide protection, good luck, and wisdom for their family. Most indian villages have lovely altars called ‘ofrendas’ made in each home. They are decorated with candles, flowers, fruit, peanuts, etc. They leave a lot of water, hot chocolate, food, and soda for the weary spirits to enjoy. On November 1, toys and candy adorn the altars, celebrating deceased children. On November 2, cigarettes and alcohol are left on the altar to offer to the adult spirits. Sugar skulls and skull artwork are bought are markets and add a final touch to the altars. Sugar skulls are a very important part of Day of the Dead, and are representative of a departed soul. The name of a deceased person is written on the forehead of the skull, and the skull is then placed on an altar or a grave, to honor the return of a spirit. An important food item for this holiday is called pan de muerto ‘bread of the dead,’ and it is also put on the altars to celebrate dead spirits. Dia de los Muertos is a wonderful way for people to honor their deceased loved ones, and celebrate their