Dia de Los Muertos is also known as the most colorful celebration of the year. This festive day is officially celebrated on Nov. 2, but preparations and festivities actually start as early as Oct. 1.
This day of the dead, is also known as the most colorful celebration of the year. This festive day is officially celebrated on Nov. 2, but preparations and festivities actually start as early as Oct. 1. The Day of the Dead is a Mexican tradition celebrated every year. In Spanish, the official name of the celebration is El Día de Muertos. On these days, the souls of the deceased return and a large celebration is held in honor of their return. The Day of the Dead is just not a Mexican version of Halloween, although many people think it is. The two holidays do share some traditions in this regard, including the clothes and decorations.
But why is death celebrated in Mexico and now in many other countries, and how exactly do they do it?
The Days of the Dead is a very old tradition of the Mesoamerican Indian peoples, that is, before the Spanish colonized Mexico. It is a tradition that dates back to the times of the Mayans, Aztecs and the Purépecha, among others.
On November 1, all deceased children are commemorated. This is often called Día de los Inocentes or Angelitos (angels) . On November 2, all deceased adults are commemorated. During this short period, the souls of the dead awaken and return to the living world to party, drink, dance and play music with their loved ones.
The living family members therefore take good care of their deceased on that day. They make sure that they lack nothing.
Most people also make an Ofrenda, which is an altar on which special items can be laid in honor of the deceased. Usually the altar is placed on the grave but if the grave is too far away from home or has been removed it can also be set up at home. The intention then is to lure the deceased to the altar.
During the celebration, most people want to look like La Calavera de la Catrina, the symbol of the Day of the Dead. Thus, they paint their faces to look like skulls, or put on masks. At Partywinkel.nl you will find a large assortment of Day of the Dead masks and makeup sets for this day for both men, and women. Below is an overview of the most ordered masks:
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If you want to dress like Catarina, you should make sure you have lots of bright colors and flowers. For example, women can put a small floral accessory on their head or a large floral hat. Men can wear a trilby hat. This is a trilby hat with a narrow brim. These accessories they can combine with the rest of their own outfit and, for example, with their partner's.
Everyone dresses very differently that day. For example, women usually wear ornate dresses and men neat suits with a blouse underneath. But many people also put on complete costumes. This can be a skeleton costume or an ordinary colorful suit. Below you can see an overview of the costumes we sell for Day of the Dead. Many people also wear shells or other noise-making accessories in addition to this to make it cozier, raise the dead and keep them close during the party.
As most of us know, Mexico is known for their great food. Similarly during Day of the Death, you have several dishes that are well known in all regions. However, favorite dishes of the deceased are also made during The Day of the Death. One of the most famous dishes made and eaten for the holiday is Pan de Muerto.
Pan de Muerto
Pan de Muerto also called ''Bread of the dead'' is one of the most famous dishes during Day of the Dead. It is a kind of soft, sweet bread sprinkled with sugar. On top, it is also decorated with bone-shaped bread decorations. The bread is sold in markets and bakeries weeks in advance.
Sugar and chocolate skulls
Sugar and chocolate skulls are also very famous during the holiday. The skulls are then given to the deceased as gifts. The skulls are completely decorated and are often painted in all different colors. Sometimes the name of the deceased to whom it is given is also written on the forehead. Eventually, the skulls are eaten by the living during the holiday.
