Day of the dead in Mexico

The ancient Mexicans

The ancient Mexicans believed that all souls of people who died went to a magical place called Mictlán. This place was created by their gods for the souls to rest because this place was a peaceful paradise. Of course, the souls rested in Mictlán until the day in which they returned to their homes and houses to share one day with their loved ones and families.

Also, this singular day is used to prepare the best selection of dishes and food, decorate the streets and use costumes alluding to the death. This day is called Day of the Dead.

The most singular Mexican celebration

Day of the dead is the most singular Mexican celebration in the year. It has two days (November 1st and 2nd) to celebrate it and prepare all the typical food that people like. The first day is dedicated to the children’s souls, and the second day is exclusively dedicated to adult people who died.

The typical dishes and foods are the main characteristics along with the costumes. Therefore, these days are filled with fun and joy to all Mexicans and tourists. Also, dances and music invade all over the streets and squares of every Mexican town.

Mexican traditions

Some Mexicans expose their best art works in the parade of masks, costumes and floats. However, another typical tradition is altar making in the front of each house in honor of the dead and souls. By tradition, the souls used altars to recognize their houses so that they could come in. These altars are formed with different things and objects that the deceased used, for example, toys, and clothes. Besides, every altar has a representation of each one of nature elements like: land, water, air and fire.

Also, the traditional groceries these days are the candy skulls; each one has the name of the person who will receive this sweet caramel as a gift. But these candy skulls are used to decorate every altar on streets of towns and cities, too.

History of Mexico

This celebration, one of the best in Mexico, is a result of two cultures. When the Spaniards conquered much of America, they brought new customs to Aztec towns; these costumes were absorbed and fused to the oldest Aztec costumes. Products of these fusions and conjunctions are shown in some celebrations, activities, costumes, traditions and parties of “Now Mexico.” One of them is Day of the dead. Every year, millions of people (tourists and visitors) arrive in Mexico just to see and experience the celebration of this singular holiday. 

Finally, the Mexican people are very friendly; they are willing to share all their activities during these days (November 1st and 2nd) with anyone who visits the North American Country.