Day of the dead

Day of the dead

• Culture Festival La Paz Los Cabos Magic Towns Traditions
• 25 October, 2022

One of the most anticipated and fascinating dates in Mexico is yet to come.
The colorful day of the dead is a celebration that has transcended time as one of the most important and representative traditions of the country, because contrary to what is generally thought of death, as something with a sad or terrifying connotation, of dark colors and silence, in Mexico it is taken to another level, a party in memory of those we love most, accompanied by rituals, offerings, music and tequila, where not only the living enjoy the day, but it is expected to spend this moment with the beings that already departed.

The Day of the Dead was born in pre-Hispanic times, since for the indigenous people the departure of their loved ones had to go through a ritual where relatives organized a party in order to guide them on their journey to Mictlán, so the body of the person had to be buried wrapped in a mat and they also placed their favorite dishes in order to satisfy their hunger, this celebration is accompanied by various significant elements, with the purpose of waiting year after year on November 1 and 2 for the return of the souls to receive them with an altar in their honor and meet again to share the food that they will be able to enjoy in essence, since death is not considered synonymous with a resounding absence, but rather it is believed that souls are treated with love, respect and joy.

Around this tradition, there are various elements, such as water, cempasúchil flowers, music, catrinas and catrines, bread for the dead, altars, steps, typical foods, chopped paper, bright colors , the candles, and of course that with the passage of time new things have been added, such as putting cigars or cigars on the altar, liquor among other things that our dead would like to give them a warm welcome, so this 2nd of november make your altar or attend the commemorative events to enjoy this beautiful day.