La Noche de Duelo Dia de Los Muertos Dia de Los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday that honors the dead. While it sounds a bit macabre, it’s far from it. It’s a holiday that honors dead loved ones and celebrates the inevitability of death and to approach it without fear. The holiday itself can be traced back to the rituals of indiginous folks of Mexico and was led by the “Lady of the Dead,” or the Goddess Mictecacihuatl. After the Spanish arrived, like Samhain and its relation to Halloween, Dia de Los Muertos was merged with All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day on November 1st and 2nd. People paint thier faces as sugar skulls in honor of Dia de los Muertos Although it has its roots in Mexico, the holiday itself has spread throughout the United States and has become more widespread throughout the years. Festivities include decorating of ofrendas (altars) with flowers like marigolds, the favorite foods of their deceased loved ones, candles, and photos. There are parades and fiestas where people dress up as La Catrina, probably one of the most well-known images associated with Mexico and Dia de Los Muertos. Skeletons and skulls are everywhere, being sold by talented artisans who make them from pottery and paper.
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