Exposing your baby and children to a variety of traditions and culture is very beneficial for cross-cultural understanding. For instance, Halloween is commonly celebrated this time of year in North America. However, a festival called Dia de los Muertos takes place in North America as well. Every November 1 and 2 called Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is celebrated, although mostly identified with Mexico, Dia de los Muertos is celebrated throughout Latin America and locations with a Latino population even in the U.S.
Day of the dead is not a sad or frightening holiday, but rather a lively holiday when people remember and honor family members who have died with the thought that death is not something to be feared, but a natural part of life.
Families make altars decorated with candles, flowers, offerings of food, drink and most importantly images of the deceased.
Skeletons (calacas) and skulls (calaveras) are common symbols associated with the holiday. The customs associated with Dia de los muertos are to make contact with the spirits of the dead, to let the dead know that they are not forgotten and loved. Although they may be physically separated by death the connection between loved ones is kept alive through this tradition.
Skeletons (calacas) and skulls (calaveras) are common symbols associated with the holiday. The customs associated with Dia de los muertos are to make contact with the spirits of the dead, to let the dead know that they are not forgotten and loved. Although they may be physically separated by death the connection between loved ones is kept alive through this tradition.
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