| Day of the Dead | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | Mexico, and regions with large Hispanic populations |
| Type |
Cultural Syncretic Christian |
| Significance | Prayer and remembrance of friends and family members who have died |
| Celebrations | Creation of altars to remember the dead, traditional dishes for the Day of the Dead |
| Begins | October 31 |
| Ends | November 2 |
| Date | October 31 |
| Next time | 31 October 2019 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Related to | All Saints' Day |
"The Day of the Dead (Spanish: Día de Muertos ) is
a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico,
in particular the Central and South regions,
and by people of Mexican heritage elsewhere.
The multi-day holiday focuses on gatherings
of family and friends to pray for and remember
friends and family members who have died, and
help support their spiritual journey. . . .
The holiday is sometimes called Día de los Muertos
in Anglophone countries, a back-translation of its
original name, Día de Muertos .
Gradually, it was associated with October 31,
November 1, and November 2 to coincide with the
Western Christianity triduum of Allhallowtide:
All Saints' Eve, All Saints' Day, and All Souls' Day."
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The previous post concerned a poet who reportedly
died on October 23, 2018. This journal on that date —
