Day of the Death It is one of the most symbolic traditions in Mexico. A very special date in our country, created in pre-Hispanic times, to perform Tribute to the deceased between November 1 and 2 every year.
If you want know in detail each of the elements that make up this popular celebration, the books available at Scribd They can be a great resource for reading information about offerings, skulls, flowers, and candles used to honor loved ones who have passed away.
Origin and traditions of the Day of the Dead
The Mexica religion explains how the main indigenous civilizations wondered about the purpose of life and death. Rites, ceremonies and offerings that the Mexica presented to their gods through food, blankets, flowers and incense. This title is a formidable tribute to our ancestral culture.
We are waiting for you: Day of the Dead in Zapotlán. A collection of visual treasures through numerous selected photographs that invite you to delve into popular ceremonies, the culinary traditions surrounding this celebration and visits to the cemeteries of Zapotlán, Jalisco. The author portrays through images and anecdotes, the peculiar way of honoring our ancestors in that city.
The meaning of death in Mexico
The idea of death in Mexico. Do you want to know all the ways in which homage is paid to the dead on this unique date? The renowned anthropologist Claudio Lomnitz will tell you about the “bread of the dead”, the altars and decorated tombs, the spirits, the crosses, the beliefs and more. customs created by the indigenous community since pre-Hispanic times. Every Mexican will identify with the aspects of this book.
Mole odyssey. This work written and narrated by Edge of the Llata It shows you the special food that in Mexico connects us with the deceased on the Day of the Dead. Make yourself comfortable because here you will hear the fascinating story of a “Sugar Skull” that lives in the underworld and aims to cook the best dish for one of the oldest festivals in Mexico.
Do you know the origin of “La Catrina”? José Guadalupe Posada seen by Diego Rivera will reveal how this iconic Dead character was created by the historic Mexican cartoonist, Jose Guadalupe Posada. The writer of this masterpiece, Guadalupe Rivera Marín, will immerse you in the history of one of the most outstanding cultural contributions to the feast of the dead.
The pantheons are full of the dead and readers
The day of the Dead means joyfully remembering deceased loved ones, but if you also want to explore tombstones for great spooky content, we’ve got a secret – there are plenty of ebooks, audiobooks, magazine articles, and podcasts out there. Scribd, with unlimited subscription, with more than 100,000 titles in Spanish, which include best of terror written in Mexico.
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