2006-08-01 04:33:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) Nov 1-2
The most colorful annual festival on the Mexican calendar, commemorating departed loved ones. During this festival, the dead have divine permission to visit friends and relatives on earth. The living welcome the souls of the departed with offerings incorporating their favorite foods and beverages, as well as marigolds and canles. The Day of the Dead celebration is particularly memorable in the states of Oaxaca and Michoacan, as well as Mexico City
2006-08-01 04:52:16 · answer #1 · answered by C.C. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
El Dia de los Muertos is on November 1. A picture of each loved one is set up on an altar, and food(often bread in the shape of skulls) is offered. It is believed that the spirits of the dead will appear.
2006-08-01 11:45:17 · answer #2 · answered by Brigid O' Somebody 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Day of the dead.
2006-08-01 11:40:59 · answer #3 · answered by Mark 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋