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El Dieciséis de Septiembre (September 16th: Mexican Independence Day)
El Dieciséis de Septiembre (September 16th: Mexican Independence Day)
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Día de los Muertos
Día de los Muertos—the Day of the Dead—is a holiday celebrated on November 1. Although marked throughout Latin America, Día de los Muertos is most strongly associated with Mexico where the tradition originated
Día de los Muertos honors the dead with festivals and lively celebrations, a typically Latin American custom that combines Aztec rituals with Catholicism, brought to the region by Spanish conquistadores (Día de los Muertos is celebrated on All Saints Day and All Souls Day, minor holidays in the Catholic calendar).
Assured that the dead would be insulted by mourning or sadness, Día de los Muertos celebrates the lives of the deceased with food, drink, parties, and activities the dead enjoyed in life. Día de los Muertos recognizes death as a natural part of the human experience, a cycle that includes birth, childhood, and growing up to become a contributing member of the community. On Día de los Muertos, the dead are also a part of the community, awakened from their eternal sleep to share celebrations with their loved ones.
The most familiar symbol of Día de los Muertos may be the calacas and calaveras (skeletons and skulls), which appear everywhere during the holiday. Calacas and calaveras are almost always portrayed as enjoying life, often in fancy clothes and entertaining situations.
Día de los Muertos honors the dead with festivals and lively celebrations, a typically Latin American custom that combines Aztec rituals with Catholicism, brought to the region by Spanish conquistadores (Día de los Muertos is celebrated on All Saints Day and All Souls Day, minor holidays in the Catholic calendar).
Assured that the dead would be insulted by mourning or sadness, Día de los Muertos celebrates the lives of the deceased with food, drink, parties, and activities the dead enjoyed in life. Día de los Muertos recognizes death as a natural part of the human experience, a cycle that includes birth, childhood, and growing up to become a contributing member of the community. On Día de los Muertos, the dead are also a part of the community, awakened from their eternal sleep to share celebrations with their loved ones.
The most familiar symbol of Día de los Muertos may be the calacas and calaveras (skeletons and skulls), which appear everywhere during the holiday. Calacas and calaveras are almost always portrayed as enjoying life, often in fancy clothes and entertaining situations.
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LA Posada
cinco de mayo
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