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Altar of the dead

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day of the dead

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08 Especial sobre la muerte y el día de muertos en México

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08 Especial sobre la muerte y el día de muertos en México

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why death has also this connotation in mexico?

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WHY DEATH HAS ALSO THIS CONNOTATION IN MEXICO?

Death was important in Mesoamerican cultures. The underworld was called Mictlan, and Mictlantecuhtli was the lord of death.

The final destiny of people was determined by the behavior developed in life. From these times comes the relationship that the Mexican has with death. The Day of the Dead ritual allows us to approach our final destination without fear, to find loved ones again. Death is scared, respected but we approach it, we laugh to hide the fear.
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classroom, I was going to dress up as the Catrina, because it is a typical costume at the festival.

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classroom, I was going to dress up as the Catrina, because it is a typical costume at the festival.

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Why Death has also this connotation in Mexico?

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Why Death has also this connotation in Mexico?

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What is Day of the Dead? | National Geographic

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WHY DO YOU BELIEVE IN MEXICO?  Heidy Duarte List:12

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WHY DO YOU BELIEVE IN MEXICO?  Heidy Duarte List:12

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In Mexico it is believed that the dead return to the material plane to visit their relatives and friends and to bring prosperity (a good harvest) or misery (diseases, accidents, financial difficulties ...). For this reason, they are welcomed with food, drink and their favorite objects, to keep them happy. In addition, to facilitate their arrival and return, paths of flowers and candles are marked from the house of the deceased and to the cemetery, accompanied by various offerings or symbolism

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The altar of the dead is one of the fundamental elements of the celebration of the Day of the Dead in Mexico. It represents the vision that pre-Hispanic cultures had of death.

The altar of the dead consists of several floors where the syncretism of the pre-Hispanic religions merges with the Catholic religion.

The basic levels of an altar of the dead are heaven and earth. It can have up to seven levels, where each step symbolizes the steps necessary to reach Mictlán, the place of eternal rest.

The altar is placed on a table, in some room inside the home, and this will be the place where the Day of the Dead offerings will be.

According to the belief, the gifts placed on the altar attract spirits to facilitate the journey from Mictlán to the homes of their relatives to enjoy a night out.

Mauricio alvarado canales #38

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WHAT DOES AN ALTAR OF THE DEAD HAVE AND WHAT IS THE AIM OF THE FESTIVAL? Mauricio alvarado canales #38

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WHAT DOES AN ALTAR OF THE DEAD HAVE AND WHAT IS THE AIM OF THE FESTIVAL? Mauricio alvarado canales #38

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How families celebrate the Day of the Dead in our times?  by Franklin Humberto Alvarado Canales #39

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For this celebration Mexicans eat meals like

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For this celebration Mexicans eat meals like

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Bread of Dead
This bread is, without a doubt, the most endearing recipe in the kitchen of the Day of the Dead, and it cannot be missing from the offerings or from the tables of Mexican homes.  Its origin is of pre-Hispanic inspiration, it is round and it has a decoration that represents a skeleton skull and four cross-shaped bones, which symbolize the four directions of the universe in pre-Columbian cosmology.
The best known is the bread that is made with anise, vanilla and orange zest as the main ingredients, and is covered whith sugar.

by Franklin Humberto Alvarado Canales #39

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Another typical food typical of this celebration is:

Sugar skulls
They are the sweet elements of the celebration and serve both to decorate and to enjoy the palate.  They are made in the shape of a skull and have bitumen on them.  The designs vary by each creator;  the bitumen is brightly colored and also has white chocolate, aluminum foil or colored strips are put on it (which is where the name of the person to who it is given or the name of the deceased to who the offering is made is written)  , shiny beads and sequins.

by Franklin Humberto Alvarado Canales #39

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The queen food of Mexican gatherings are tamales.  It is a completely iconic, festive and social dish. From its preparation, everything revolves around the fraternal, the conversations that arise around its preparation, the stories, the laughter, the teachings and the fellowship.

There are an infinity of varieties, but the most typical are those that come wrapped in corn husks and stuffed with chicken or pork.  As we all know in Mexico, the dough is nixtamalized and mixed with butter.  They are cooked in a steamer and served with refried beans and sauce.

by Franklin Humberto Alvarado Canales #39

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Two of the drinks that Mexicans usually drink ay this celebration are :

1) Atoles
Traditionally, it is prepared by cooking the corn in water or milk until obtaining a drink with a thick texture.  Currently, it is possible to find all kinds of versions with different aggregates to add flavor.

by Franklin Humberto Alvarado Canales #39

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2) Pozole
It is made with corn masa, ground cocoa, and other ingredients to which cold water is added.  Tradition says that it should be strained and served in carved jícaras in Jalpa de Méndez, in Centla or Zapata, municipalities of the state of Tabasco.

by Franklin Humberto Alvarado Canales #39

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Objectives of the day of the dead in Mexico