DÍA DE MUERTOS

DÍA DE MUERTOS

1. Meaning.

   • Visit of the deceased.
     • Celebrate the presence of the family dead.
   • Conmmemoration of the dead.
   • Traditional Mexican Celebration.
   • Honor the dead.

2. Days of celebration.

   • November 2nd by adults.
   • November 1st for the children.

3. Ofrenda.

   • Elements.
     • Candles.
       • Guide them back and forth.
     • Cempasúchil flowers.
     • Food, drinks.
       • Pan de muerto.
     • Photos.
     • Papel picado.
     • Calaveritas.
   • Favorite things of the dead.
     • Remember it, commemorate it.
     • Make him feel comfortable.
     • Representation of the deceased.
   • Altar the dead.
     • It depends of each family.
     • It depends on each cult.
   • Support the visit of the dead.
     • Receive it and guide it back.

4. Typical food.

   • Favorite food of the deceased.
     • It is usually typical food.
       • Tacos.
       • Mole.
       • Sweets and typical drinks.
       • And more....

5. Traditional costume.

   • Catrines.
   • Catrinas.
   • Skeletons.

6. Traditions.

   • Clothing.
   • Put on ofrenda.
   • Typical music.
   • Remember the deceased.
   • Catrines and catrinas.
   • Typical food is eaten.
   • The families.
     • They go to the pantheon.
     • They go to the church.
     • They make an offerin.
   • Disguised children go for their "calaverita".
     • They ask for candy.