Cloudy skies and candle lights, traffic jams and flowers, cemetery sadness and the happiness of family reunions. This is the Day of the Dead in Poland – a day of contradictions. Preparations for Day of the Dead start weeks before: graves must be cleaned, leaves taken away and flowers changed. There are wreaths to order …
Celebrate the Day of the Dead by strolling through cemeteries Most of us are familiar with the Mexican celebration of Day of the Dead, yet it is also celebrated in other parts of the world. In two weeks, the French cemeteries will have their yearly peak of visitors: All Saints Day and Day of …
Day of the Dead: A Stroll through the Catalan Cemeteries Read More »
In the last decade, the U.S. has embraced the Day of the Dead with enthusiasm. Brightly colored calaveras grin from T-shirts and coffee mugs. Day of the Dead festivals announce events ranging from 10k runs to concerts to art fairs. Children, however, do not always see that behind the beautiful icons and festive atmosphere the …
Day of the Dead | Guatemalan Traditions Hello, I would like to take a moment to share the traditions practiced in Guatemala during Day of the Dead – Dia de los Muertos. Originally form Guatemala, I have true connections with my beloved Tierra of Guatemala. So, please take this beautiful journey with me, Ana Alarcon …
Have you ever heard of the “Day of the Dead?” Also called Día de los Muertos (by Spanish speakers in the US) or Día de Muertos (in Mexico), it is a holiday celebrated in Mexico, other countries in Latin America, some places in the US with large Hispanic populations, some countries in Europe, and the Philippines. …
