The Day Of The Dead

The day of the Dead is a traditional celebration of Latin American Culture that is characterized by honoring the memory of people who have died. The origin of the celebration dates to thousands of years ago, during the indigenous civilization. It is celebrated in different ways depending of the Country where it takes place, but without a doubt Mexico is the Country where it manifests itself widely among its population ( Mendieta )
The offerings are something very typical of the celebration of the Day of the Dead. Different dishes such as: Day of the Dead bread, sugar skulls, fruits, nuts, mole, tortillas, colada morada, and guaguas de pan are prepared for the celebration the dishes name mentioned above are some of the most important and they belong to the gastronomy of the Latin American cuisine. The altars where the offerings are placed are adorned with a variety of flowers such as: The Yellow Flower of Guatemala, roses, lilies, and the xempazuchilt also knows as orange marigolds. Many built their altars in their homes, others make them in the graves of their loved ones; where besides of the
During that day, the government offices close; workers and students have that day to celebrate it. The celebration is very simple, people attend masses offered by the Catholic church, then go to the graves of their loved ones where they clean the property from the growing weeds and arrange it with flowers, candles and images of Jesus and Virgin Mary. “Many pray to them, others sing nostalgic songs such as: Amor Eterno (Eternal Love), Que falta hace mi padre, Viejo mi querido viejo, people cry for the absence of their dead family members. The day of the Dead in Nicaragua is to mourn those who are not physically present anymore.”