El Dia de Los Muertos commonly referred as the day of the dead is a unique function within the Mexican calendars. The function is meant to honor the department family's friends, relatives, and other heroes. Back before colonization, the celebration was done from 31st October and proceeds until 2nd November every year. The ceremony is highly valued by all persons of Mexican ancestry even those that live in the foreign land. The great occasion usually focuses on gatherings of the family and friends to worship together in remembrance of family members and friends who have long gone and also help to be in one on their spiritual journey to eternal peace.
Part 1: The Ritual
The origin of Dia de Los Muertos can be traced back to the ancient period. The idea of celebrating the day of the dead was crafted from the ancient traditions alongside its pre-Columbian cultures. The ritual has been maintained even in the twenty-first century despite the increase in civilization among the people. The unwritten norms in the Aztec calendar command the celebration to start in August and run throughout the entire month. They often dedicate the day to their holy goddess known as Lady of the Dead, who is today corresponds to La Calavera Catrina.
Before civilization, the two-day celebration did not specify …show more content…
Nearly all public schools at all levels usually build altars to mark the day while most government offices show their respect by having at least some small shrines on their tables. The altars build were expected to omit any religious symbols to avoid conflicting the faith. Artist and other talented individuals were also having their time of entertaining the souls with original poems dedicated to the fallen heroes. The celebration is not limited to the media. They are free and can otherwise share their attributes that they have for the soul on various channels including newspapers (Singh, Lantos, & Meadow,
Part 1: The Ritual
The origin of Dia de Los Muertos can be traced back to the ancient period. The idea of celebrating the day of the dead was crafted from the ancient traditions alongside its pre-Columbian cultures. The ritual has been maintained even in the twenty-first century despite the increase in civilization among the people. The unwritten norms in the Aztec calendar command the celebration to start in August and run throughout the entire month. They often dedicate the day to their holy goddess known as Lady of the Dead, who is today corresponds to La Calavera Catrina.
Before civilization, the two-day celebration did not specify …show more content…
Nearly all public schools at all levels usually build altars to mark the day while most government offices show their respect by having at least some small shrines on their tables. The altars build were expected to omit any religious symbols to avoid conflicting the faith. Artist and other talented individuals were also having their time of entertaining the souls with original poems dedicated to the fallen heroes. The celebration is not limited to the media. They are free and can otherwise share their attributes that they have for the soul on various channels including newspapers (Singh, Lantos, & Meadow,