Día de los Muertos
Hello all! Today is our long awaited Día de los Muertos post! Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead , is actually a multi-day festival celebrated in Mexico with the amount of days differing depending on family and local traditions. The main celebration is traditionally held on the 1st of November with emphasis on familial gatherings and honouring those that have passed on. It does coincide with the Christian time of Allhallowtide Days of the Dead Here are some dates and their meanings: - November 1st. Starting at midnight, Día de los Angelitos, Day of Little Angels, is to celebrate children who have passed - November 2nd. At midnight, the focus shifts from children to adults with Día de los Difuntos. At noon, the focus shifts again to Día de los Muertos - October 27th. The souls of dearly departed pets come to visit - October 31st . This day is specifically seen for great grandparents and great great grandparents Traditions Traditions vary but here are some th