Day of the Dead

Diá de Muertos, otherwise known, to you Americans, Day of the Dead. Even though people say it's the same thing as Halloween in America, it's so much different. People are actually honoring their ancestors that have passed away. One of my favorite things about Day of the Dead is the symbol. The symbol for Dia de Muertos is a Mexican Sugar Skull. It's a symbol for Ancestors who have passed are represented by clay molded sugar skulls. However, they have a different meaning to me. What they mean to…

The other one is El día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), this takes place in México. According to Madrid Traveler, “The Spanish word for bullfighting is corrida de Toros that can be literally translated as “running of bulls”. Bullfighting is very poplar tradition in Peru. People all around Peru gather…

Historically and in contemporary society, Halloween represents a night where the barrier between the familiar physical world and the souls of the dead dissolves. Could this be the reason why is Halloween so mystical? The Mystical Origins of Halloween: Halloween is believed to be rooted in the pagan Celtic Samhain rituals. Samhain means summer's end. The Celts followed a lunar calendar, so Samhain signified the end of summer and the end of the lunar year. Celtic villagers wore costumes to…

Halloween costumes are an exciting and intriguing part of the October holiday. People of all ages come together in this tradition of becoming something or someone else by adorning masks, makeup, wigs, and even sharp teeth. What was once a ritual of avoiding death's hand, has now become a popular event in modern society. Costumes themselves have a specific culture in Halloween. Young adults and teenagers in particular seem to have almost a conformity in their styles of costumes. The way our…

about, or where it came from,or what's the meaning behind it? Well I’ve wondered that and I did a little research to find out. This holiday in the ancient festival of Samhain. They believed this was the time of the year where ghosts would come from the dead and they would appease them with treats. That’s how we got the candy into the halloween. This holiday was first only celebrated in Great britain, while, ireland, and part of…

made my heart pop out. Ziggy has been my best friend since we were in preschool. I met Ziggy when she let me sit next to her because all the chairs were taken. She complimented on my shoes and soon we were out and about having play dates almost every day. As I was having memories pop out of me like spirits coming at me I felt someone poking me and…

people of Mexico gather to celebrate the lives of their deceased loved ones on a holiday called Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Part of the celebration is partaking in observing the annual migrations of the monarch butterfly, as they are said to be the souls of the deceased revisiting the earth because they always mysteriously appear on the same day every year, the Day of the Dead (“Dia de los Muertos”). However, in 2013, the butterflies did not arrive, only trickling in a week after…

traditions and meals that differ from those in America. Their daily meals such as breakfast, lunch , dinner, and your mid day rest or nap. the holidays are very different from America. the foods to symbolize the holidays or celebrations are unique as well. the foods they eat are a different from what we typically eat because of what is widely available to them. The typical day in spain starts with breakfast which consist of a cup of coffee and a churro or pastry. El café es bebido con…

Christmas Day and Three Kings Day have a variety of similarities and differences. Christmas is the celebration of Jesus’s birth in the United States of America, whereas Three Kings Day is not. Los Tres Reyes Magos is the celebration of the three kings coming to give baby jesus gifts. This is celebrated in Spanish Speaking countries, which can include Mexico, Panama, and Costa Rica. The custom and traditions of the holidays can have multiple similar or different ideas. The similarities can…

You’re all moved into your new house, thanks to expert moving company A Mother’s Touch Movers in Melbourne, FL. But there’s still time to take the kids on a vacation before school resumes, so you may be considering what destination your family will enjoy. If you’re tired of the amusement parks in Orlando, consider a creative twist on a train ride through the Great Smoky Mountains, called the “Wizard of Oz Train Ride” (http://www.gsmr.com/events/wizard-of-oz#.V5qCxq7TS8p). It may very well…