Research Paper On Day Of The Dead

Day of the Dead is a two day celebration, November 1st and 2nd. The holiday is a mix of the Indigenous cultures and of Catholic cultures. The purpose of the celebration is to honor those who have passed; many of the traditions are in mockery of death. Day of the Dead is celebrated all throughout Mexico, but Oaxaca is most known for their elaborate celebrations, although, their celebrations are no different than the rest of Mexico’s celebrations. Celebrations include: creating an altar in the homes with offerings, cleaning and decorating graves, and creating their loved one’s favorite foods, and so much more.
The Aztecs believed that when people died their souls still existed in the afterlife, so they saw no need to fear death, but to celebrate