Day of the Dead in Spanish Dia de Muertos is a holiday that is not only celebrate in Mexico but as well as all over the world on the first and second day of November. As any another day this is a day of remembrance of the loved ones that have been lost, and a day to remember them by taking gifts to their graves and gathering the family together to eat their favorite foods and drinks along with a memory wall/alter.
Here is a little of how Mexico celebrate the day of the dead
November 1st is the day that family get together and remember the little ones that they have lost also called the day of the little ones, and November 2nd is for the adults that have lost their lives. The family get together have alter/ a memory wall of their loved ones pictures with candles and flowers called Marigolds and a skull as well the family take gifts to their graves and decorate them.
Around the world also celebrate and here is Brazil where they visit the graves and churches, Spain and Europe has parades with festivals and than gather at the graves and pray for them as well somewhat the same for Asian and African.
I know about this day but my family and I do not celebrate this day but I have been to friends house where have seen them make their loved ones favorite foods and drinks, as well seen the alter set up with there loved ones pictures as well as hear how wonderful their loved ones were. You know what there were a few times that I knew that person and was able to share some stories which was great to be able to do that!
Crafty Wife,
Lauren
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