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On October 31st at about midnight transitioning to Nov 1-2 Dia de Los Muertos officially begins in Mexico.
Dia de los Muertos isn't "Mexican Halloween". It is a pagan pre-Hispanic celebration that was integrated into the Catholic Church. It is a time to remember the ancestors. Mexicans celebrate by having altars at home, called "offrendas" where pictures of loved ones are surrounded by flowers, the deceased relatives favorite foods, flowers, water...there are special foods that are symbolic. A celebration and recognition of life and those we love and their presence in our lives as long as they our in our memories. It is not somber, but celebratory and joyful.
If you have lost someone recently, this is a lovely way to remember them.
Dia de los Muertos isn't "Mexican Halloween". It is a pagan pre-Hispanic celebration that was integrated into the Catholic Church. It is a time to remember the ancestors. Mexicans celebrate by having altars at home, called "offrendas" where pictures of loved ones are surrounded by flowers, the deceased relatives favorite foods, flowers, water...there are special foods that are symbolic. A celebration and recognition of life and those we love and their presence in our lives as long as they our in our memories. It is not somber, but celebratory and joyful.
If you have lost someone recently, this is a lovely way to remember them.