The most familiar symbol of Día de los Muertos may be the calacas and calaveras (skeletons and skulls), which appear everywhere during the holiday: in candied sweets, as parade masks, as dolls. Sugar Skulls represent the person’s spirit. The Marigolds bright color and potent smell help lure the deceased soul back to their home. Salt, so that the body is not corrupted in its trip for the following year. Photos and personal items from the deceased also adorn the Altars. The food and drink are to be what the deceased would have enjoyed while they were alive. The structures are usually several levels that represent heaven, earth and the underworld. These elements represent the deceased journey as they find the path to rest in peace. They include four elements …water, wind, earth and fire. The decoration of the grave sites or Ofrendas, are done with candles, bright marigolds, food, fruit and more. Leaving these items on graves or Ofrendas (Altars). Family members provide food, water and tools to aid the departed in their journey through the afterlife. The rituals to honor the day the Aztecs did back then are what have inspired our present-day practices. The souls return to the living world to feast, drink, dance, play music and be with their loved ones. Spirits of adults can do the same on November 2.
Meaning the gates of heaven open at midnight on October 31 and spirits of children can rejoin their families for 24 hours. Tradition states, the border between the spiritual world and the real-world dissolve. A journey that could take many years before their soul could reach its final resting place. They believe that upon dying a person’s soul traveled to the Land of the Dead but only after going through nine challenging levels. Historians note the Aztecs saw death as an integral and ever-present past life. The origins of the Day of the Dead are believed to be rooted in pre-Columbian Mesoamerica. With November 1 being Día de los Inocentes (Day of the Children) and November 2 All Souls Day or Day of the Dead.īefore we get into the traditions, lets go back some 3000 years. The 2-day holiday is celebrated November 1 and 2.
Although associated with Mexico, it is a holiday celebrated throughout Latin America.
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There is a rich history behind the celebration of The Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) that dates back some 3000 plus years.
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We are thrilled to bring our free annual Día de los Muertos Festival back to the MAC campus as an in-person event on Sat, Oct 23 and Sun, Oct 24! This much-loved festival is a celebration of Latin American art and culture related to the Mexican holiday, Day of the Dead. In order to celebrate to the fullest, here's some things you should know about Día de los Muertos! Events What you need to know about Día de los Muertos October 15, 2021
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