Día de los Muertos ( Day of the Dead)
Hello everyone, how's it going?
Over the past few days many people have been celebrating Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead.
The Day of the Dead is celebrated from October 31st to November 2nd (depending on where you are) and primarily in Mexico and other countries in Latin America. The holiday is a vibrant and joyous celebration of the lives of those who have passed. It is a day every year that we remember our loved ones with warmth and love.
What It Is All About:
Day of the Dead is a celebration that our loved ones who have passed continue to be part of our lives, and we can keep their memory alive by honoring them in a special way. Families gather together to welcome the souls of their loved ones for a reunion.
How people Celebrate:
Families set up ofrendas in their homes or at cemeteries. These altars may be decorated with photos of their loved ones, marigold flowers, candles, and offerings of their favorite foods and drinks. These elements invite the spirits to come and share in the feast.
Setting out items that our loved ones enjoyed in life like musical instruments, books, or anything they cherished. The belief is that these items help them enjoy their visit with us once more.
Some people will decorate skulls. Sugar skulls are bright, colorful, and often personalized with the names of loved ones. They are a reminder that life and death are both part of this world.
Many people will gather to share stories and food. Families gather to share stories, laugh, eat, and remember good times about the people they have lost. People also gather together to sing, dance, go to parades, and go to grave sites to celebrate the day.
Why It Might Resonate:
For those of us navigating grief, the Day of the Dead offers a meaningful way to stay connected with those we've lost. The celebrations acknowledge grief but also remind us of the joy and love that never fades for our loved ones. It is a reminder that our loved ones’s are cherished and remain with us.
Even if this isn’t part of your own cultural background, there can be comfort in adopting some of these practices. Creating a small altar, lighting a candle, or dedicating a day to celebrating your loved one’s life can be healing.
I'd love to hear your thoughts or if any of you have experiences with the Day of the Dead!
What's your experiences with celebrating Day of the Dead?
How do you honor and remember your loved ones?
Sending peace and love to everyone here. 💛
@CaringEzra
Aww so wonderfully written, Ezz, thanks for sharing!💛
This was news for me and I enjoyed learning about it so much!
Yussssss, death is too part of life, and it's inevitable, unfortunately. (': But totally agreeeeddddd on trying to remember our love ones with love and good memories, and honoring their life and the time spent with them.🥰
I don't feel, I, personally, need a special day to think of my love ones, they are always in my heart, I remember them in the good and the bad, so all days are sad days spent grieving the loss, and all days are honorary days spent remembering the good stuff, sometimes it's a one-off day hehe, but that's okie, it's the "remembrance" that matters more, I guess.💛
Sending love and kindness to everyone coming across.🌞
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
Aw thanks sunnn, you are so amazing and aways write such thoughtful replies, you are so appreciated <3
Totally agree, sad part everyone passes away, and we have to figure out a way to process it once they are gone. Its nice to remember our people and the good memories we share with them.
When I was doing some research on this day I read that a belief thats held is that people have two deaths, the time that they die, and the last time that there name is spoken. I think that people sometimes get scared to say a persons name and share memories out loud. but its okie to talk about them and keep their memory alive.
I love that every day is a day to remember for you sun, for good, bad and in-between. Sends some kindness back to you <3
@CaringEzra
Gosh made me speechless and soo emotional *-* *huggles you tight* thank you for being ever soooo kind and thoughtful, beautiful Ezzz!🤗💖
That belief makes sense to me and yes indeed, its definitely okie and also nice to keep the memory alive.💖
More love your way!🤗