Dios de los Muertos
Gianna Gomez (7)
Some people celebrate Halloween, while others choose not to celebrate it. Here in San Antonio, and other neighboring cities, you will see many celebrating Day of the Dead also known as Dios de los Muertos. This is a 2 day celebration to remember loved ones that passed, by welcoming back their spirits with traditional dishes and Ofrendas.
The Day Of The Dead is more than a regular holiday, it is a vibrant tradition that honors the lives of those who have passed. Celebrated with colorful altars, marigold flowers, and sugar skulls, it blends remembrance with joy and happiness turning sadness and grief into a celebration. Families come together and enjoy this 2 day event with family, friends, food, decorations for those who have passed.
Some interesting facts about Day of the Dead you should know is that it is NOT Halloween even though it happens around the same time. Day of the Dead occurs on November 1st and 2nd but you may not know that they have hidden meanings for each of those days, November 1st honors children or little ones, and November 2nd honors adults that have passed. Another interesting fact is about the Marigold flower. It’s a big part of this tradition, it’s also thought of as a guide to lead spirits back to the world of the living.
Though people think Day of the Dead is just a holiday to remember the dead, there is more to it. This article tells and shows people what more there is to this special tradition.
Here at Jordan Middle School the Spanish classes take time to truly understand the holiday while they learn and celebrate together. They celebrate Day of the Dead by setting up alters and colorful decorations around the building and in classrooms for all students to enjoy and remember.
The Research above was found on https://dayofthedead.holiday.