Mexican Tradition: Day of the Dead
Introduction.
If we think of a Mexican tradition, days like that of the revolution, independence, the war of the cakes come to mind, but above all this stands out globally known and for which the country of Mexico is recognized, the day of the day of theDead, it is that day two worlds come together, that of the living and the dead, for foreigners listening to this celebration can become rare, but in Mexico it is something that is celebrated every year, it is that special day in whichFamilies can talk to those who have already left.
Developing.
The Day of the Dead is much of Mexican culture and therefore the question is, how the day of the dead hit Mexican society affecting their culture? For many people this day means many things because of how much it implies in Mexico as Daniel Hernández (2019) says “I have discovered, over the years since I adopted the practice, that building an offering for a dead soul isA relaxing experience. The ritual embodies the essential duality of Mesoamerican cosmogony: there is no life without the dead or death without the living. In almost any interpretation, the day of the dead raises a universal truth: the dead need us as much as we need them."
As Daniel Hernández said, it can be relaxing because you make an offering to those loved ones who are no longer there, many Mexicans agree to help them overcome the loss and thus let the dead rest, all thisadded to the different rituals that are such as: dances, eat dead bread accompanied by a hot chocolate vessel among others.
Also on these dates is the catrina as an important part of this celebration, created by José Guadalupe Posada, which began as a phrase became a painting and thus the catrina was created, a fundamental part of it is that it is the most recognized inHow much is said about this day, it is a Mexican symbol that is also known as La Flaca, she is the first to be named when a woman wants to dress on November 2.
“But talking about the Day of the Dead, it is not just talking about November 2, the date that the Catholic Church has marked as the day of the deceased faithful. Talking about the Day of the Dead is talking about mysticism, symbology, pre -Hispanic roots, altars, offerings, history, of the last days of October and the first of November."
The day of the dead is not a sad day for Mexicans, it looks like a day of cheerful and overcoming, families meet to carry large offerings, occasionally a small altar is placed or larger offerings are given, suchhow to give them their favorite food. You can witness a great impact especially in the people in southern Mexico, where this tradition is taken more seriously.
Many prayers are made by family or friends who have left in addition to the occasional song that is also sized by the deceased, many practices are done so that the tradition is still standing, you can see much of theContribution of indigenous peoples, thus joining both Mexican parties, it is considered that this day is a memory celebration, where death is sacred as well as the life time given to people and that Mexicans give thank you very much for.
This culture is worldwide and linked to Mexicans in a very strong way, so much so that UNESCO declared it as Intangible Heritage of Humanity in 2008, a film was dedicated to it which was called "Coco" pour by Disney and Disney andPixar, thus achieving how this special day is lived in Mexico, made the day known to people who did not even know him, achieving a great world interest in this Mexican holiday.
Something that also has to do with the day of the dead is its controversy with the Catholic religion “The Day of the Dead Faithful, November 2, from the Catholic religion is a date to pray for souls in sorrow, which are maintainedIn that state until they have paid for their sins for that same reason, from Catholicism the idea of the return of the dead is not conceived as such, even in the Gospel of St. Luke 16: 19-31 there is talk of an abyss that separatesto the living of the dead and prevents them from being.”Diana Soto (2019).
Conclusions.
All these things together manage to make a great impact that day on Mexico, gathering families, people, but above all a country. It is one of the most significant dates for the country respecting the deceased, since we were made and raised by our ancestors, a tradition that is part of the Mexican history, on this date many very significant things are done for the Mexican, such as deliveryFrom offerings to the dead.
They are remembered with love with the creation of the altars, pray for them, the songs that are sung, putting many watchmen and flowers, in addition to filling the different places of the cities with chopped paper, the great marches that are made, theDecoration in the cemeteries, the freshly made dead bread accompanied by hot chocolate, the dulce skullcountry and for the people who live in it.
All this forms a great tradition that is special for all Mexicans thus achieving the connection between the world of living and the dead in perfect harmony accompanied by love and memories of the deceased.
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