Entity: DAY-OF-THE-DEAD
Day of the Dead, known as Día de Muertos in Spanish, is a holiday celebrated on November 1 and 2 in Mexico and other Latin American countries. It is a time for families to honor and remember deceased loved ones, with traditions including building altars, decorating graves, and offering food and gifts to the deceased.
Day of the Dead
Etymology
The term 'Day of the Dead' translates to 'Día de Muertos' in Spanish.
Definition
Day of the Dead is an annual celebration to honor the spirits of the dead, observed in Mexico and other Latin American countries on November 1 and 2.
Historical Context
Day of the Dead has its roots in indigenous Aztec rituals combined with Catholic traditions brought by the Spanish. It is a time when families gather to honor and remember deceased loved ones.
Cultural Significance
The multi-day holiday involves building altars, decorating graves, and offering food and gifts to the deceased. It is believed that the souls of the dead return to visit the living.
Related Concepts
Day of the Dead is often associated with All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day in other cultures.
See Also
An annual celebration to honor the spirits of the dead, observed in Mexico and other Latin American countries on November 1 and 2.