Dia de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a holiday traditionally celebrated on the November 1 and 2, which has morphed into an early start including October 29, 30, and 31, in Zihuatanejo. The length of the celebration varies for each locality.
Muertos originated in colonial times, when the Catholic Church fused indigenous rites honouring and communing with the dead with its own celebrations of All Saints' Day( November 1) and All Souls' Day(November 2).
Today, Muertos is a national phenomenon, with people everywhere cleaning graves and decorating them with flowers, holding graveside vigils, sprinkling the grave with liquor, so the dead can party on also, and building elaborate altars to welcome back loved ones with their favourite food.
Sugared skulls, chocolate coffins and toy skeletons are sold in markets everywhere as gifts for children and graveside decorations. Elaborate costumes are worn and parades are held as families and friends join together to pay their respects in a joyful manner to family members who have passed on.
It truly is an amazing event!
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