❀ ❀ ❀ ❀ DIA DE LOS MUERTOS ( DAY OF THE DEAD) ❀ ❀ ❀ As November quickly approaches and all the North American children scramble for the Halloween costumes of their fancy, the people of Latin America are preparing for a holiday that honors the ancestors which are no longer living in physical form. November first is the official celebration of the Dia de los Muertos festival, which happens throughout Hispanic culture every year. The origins of these festivities are associated with Mexican culture, and relevantly celebrated on the same day as the Christian holidays All Saints Day and All Souls Day, both minor holidays of the Catholic Church. On this day, skulls are prominently used in decorative display and are symbolic of the mortality of humanity. In the forms of masks, sweets, dolls, and other treats these skulls, also known as calacas or calaveras become a distinct and recognizable part of the holidays memorabilia. Throughout Latin America, there is a strong belief that the dead would not approve of sadness and regret regarding their lives, or their passing. Participants joyously celebrate the lives of those who have passed by feasting, enjoying libations, dancing and music, and participating in the activities that deceased loved ones once enjoyed. To integrate this day into your spiritual practice, build an alter, paint your face, or just celebrate life with those you love. Give thanks for another year of sacred breath, and hold deep gratitude for the lessons learned from those who have passed on. May your day be full of vibrant colors and precious memories. Have fun and be safe! Happy Dia de los Muertos! Sun- Sa Ra~
Posted on: Sat, 25 Oct 2014 05:10:41 +0000
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