¡Felicidades a todos los que celebran el Día de los Muertos! 🇲🇽💀🕯️
This vibrant Mexican tradition is a beautiful time to honor and remember our departed loved ones.
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a multi-day festival that takes place from October 31st to November 2nd. It's a celebration of life and death, where families create colorful altars, visit cemeteries, and share the favorite foods and drinks of those who have passed.
The holiday has its roots in indigenous Aztec rituals, which were later syncretized with Catholic All Saints' and All Souls' Days after the Spanish conquest. Rather than viewing death as something to be feared, Día de los Muertos embraces it as a natural part of the cycle of life.
During this time, the souls of the dead are believed to return to the living world to visit their families. Celebrants welcome them with marigold flowers, sugar skulls, and other symbolic offerings. It's a joyful occasion to reconnect with loved ones, share memories, and celebrate the enduring power of love.
If you'd like to learn more about this rich cultural tradition, I'd recommend checking out the UNESCO-recognized Intangible Cultural Heritage page on Día de los Muertos.
¡Que vivan los muertos!
PS Día de los Muertos in Esperanto: Tago de la mortintoj 🔗 https://esperanto.masto.host/@Debby/113415601193438089
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