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What is Day of the Dead festival?
The Day of the Dead Festival, or Dia de los Muertos, is a Mexican holiday that honours and remembers friends and loved ones who have passed away. It’s believed that on the Day of the Dead, the deceased return to earth to visit the living.
What happens at the end of the Day of the Dead festival?
Some people believe the spirits of the dead eat the “spiritual essence” of the ofrendas’ food, so though the celebrators eat the food after the festivities, they believe it lacks nutritional value. Pillows and blankets are left out so the deceased can rest after their long journey.
What countries do Day of the Dead?
Mexico is not the only country that celebrates Day of the Dead. Many other Latin countries like Columbia, Ecuador, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Peru, and Venezuela all have their distinct ways of welcoming back their passed loved ones.
What happens when the Day of the Dead is celebrated?
In the United States, Mexican families often celebrate the holiday on November 2nd. The Day of the Dead is a time to remember the deceased and welcome spirits home. Instead of being an entirely somber occasion, the holiday is a joyous celebration of life and death.
Is the Day of the Dead festival fun?
Day of the Dead Festival is fun! It’s a joyous, vibrant and colourful occasion for everyone to get involved in. A carnival of death can be difficult to comprehend but it’s a celebration of what the dead have bought into the living’s lives, not a sadness that they’ve gone.
Why is it called Dia de los Muertos?
Day of the Dead Festival, or Dia de los Muertos to give it it’s proper Spanish name, is a chance for families and friends to come together and celebrate the lives of their dead loved ones.
When does the Day of the Dead start in Mexico?
In Mexican culture it’s believed that on November 1st, at 3pm precisely, souls return to the living for just 24 hours and you must be there to greet them with the pleasures they enjoyed most in life. For three days – from 31 October to 2 November – Mexicans get together to share stories of friends and family that have passed.