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Day Of The Dead
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History
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History Mexicans dont celebrate Halloween. They celebrate Day Of The Dead. This is a religious day very similar to All Saints Day. The majority of hispanics are catholics, a part of christiandom.They believe that the spirits dont die. They believe that the dead live in limbo, where they stay until they return to visit their families.
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The OfferingThey set a table with a white tablecloth decorated with various things. Some of them may include:Decorative cut paperflowersskeletonsskulls candlesbread of the deadincensefoodcandyA photowatertowelsoapsaltatole (a thick seasoned drink)
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The OfferingThe offering is made up of four components:
EarthWindWaterFire
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The Offering
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The Cemetary GravesitePeople go to the gravesites of family members or dead friends.They put a lot of flowers, skeletons, sculls made of sugar, candles, food, candy, etc.Then, they have a candle-light vigil to remember the spirits of the departed.Preparation for Day Of The Dead begins up to 2 weeks before the celebration.
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Special DaysNovember 1st: The Little Angels. (children that have died)
November 2nd: The Dead. (adults that have died)
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At The CemeteryHispanics go to the cemetery of the deceased and decorate their gravesites.They put flowers, food, and many candles. They stay until midnight continuing the candle-light vigil remembering their loved ones.
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The Gravesites at the Cemetery
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Bread of the Dead
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Skulls
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Flowers
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Decoratively Cut Paper
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Music and DanceThe dancers carry calacas (artistic skeletons), pretending that the souls are visiting and doing a dance. The drums are the most important part of the music associated with the supernatural to cause vitality and rhythm.
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CalacasCalacas are skeletons used by dancers and are always used for the decoration of the Offering and on fireplaces. They are made by artists and are sold for decoration.
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Calacas
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CatrinaCatrina is the most recognizable symbol for Day of the Dead. She is now a calacas and was painted by Jos Guadalupe Posada, a famous artist from Mexico.
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Works of Jos Guadalupe Posada
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The End