Death In Mexican Culture

Death is complicated it occurs every day all around the world. Something we all experience in our life, either family or friends. Dealing with death can be difficult. But every culture has their way of dealing with death. Mexicans embrace death, it is part of their identity, through rituals and celebrations they respect those who are no longer living. Mexican culture are mixed with Mayan, Aztec and Catholic beliefs, (www.funeralwise.com, 2016). The Mayans and Aztecs were both warriors. Combine this ancient belief with the Catholicism that missionaries brought to their country. Mexican culture similar to other Latin American culture hold a wake for the deceased. It is usually an open casket for family and friends to say a few words. Family and friends will celebrate the life of the deceased by telling stories or events that they shared or how much they loved and admired the deceased. Some are not ready to let go, a lot of crying may happen, everyone knows it’s normal a priest may be present to help calm those with a lot of grief, (Aguilar, 2016). Everyone will get a small card with the deceased photo on it on one side and a saint on the other side. So everyone will remember them. A Catholic Mass is held after the wake is over. Attendance will be a lot of family and friends. …show more content…
It is actually about 3 days, October 31st to November 2nd, (www.nationalgeographic.org, 2012). In the United States they celebrate Halloween which is the eve of the event. This is not a Mexican version of Halloween, (www.survivingmexico.com, 2016). On November 1st the United States may know the day as All Saints Day but in Mexican culture it is “El Dia de los Inocentes”, the day of the innocent. The day of the innocent honors children who have passed away. November 2nd is the day of the dead, where they celebrate the life of those who have