Day of the Dead Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Mesoamerican and South American festival
About Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead is a peculiar Mexican institution that follows from Christian—particularly Catholic—celebrations of All Saints Day that have been held on November1 for centuries, but blended with elements of Mesoamerican celebrations that have been handed down generation-to-generation for centuries (or more). Local customs that anthropomorphize Death as an angel, saint, or colorful skeleton vary from region to region. Many aspects of the celebration predate Christianity. The most traditional celebrations of Day of the Dead reflect traditions of the Toltec, Aztec, and other Nahua civilizations. Sadness or mourning were considered inappropriate at this time because the Day of the Dead was a time to help the spirits of the dead come home, rejoin the community for a night, and be loved by thos
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