Chloe Maxwell

Mr. Santa Maria

World History

11/19/19

World History Extra Credit

Day of the Dead

The Day of the Dead is not the “Mexican Halloween” like it is sometimes mistaken to be

because of the timing of the year. The two holidays originated with similar afterlife beliefs but

are very different in modern day. Day of the dead starts on October 31st to November 2nd. It is

a week long Holiday traditionally celebrated in Mexico and mexican heritage around the world.

Most of the holiday is celebrated by remembering their passed loved ones and creating ̈Altars

̈ for their spirits.

Mexicans are not the only ones to celebrate the Day of the Dead. It is a widely

celebrated holiday all over the world. In fact, many religious communities celebrate All Souls

Day. People in mexico often paint their faces like sugar skulls with a smile to show as there

̈Laughing at death itself. ̈ to make it more of a happy celebration more of a sad one. They

light fires to celebrate around and have sugar skull made candies for their celebration as well.

Mexican Marigolds are believed to be the pathways that guide the spirits. The flower’s vibrant

colors and scent attract the departed souls.

My reaction to the Day of the Dead holiday is i think that it is a really beautiful holiday. It

celebrates your loved ones in a happier way. It shows how they celebrate and they believe in

the spirits and their loved ones being there with them. Many of us see death as a sad event but

those who celebrate Day of the Dead view death as a welcomed part of life. I think it's

something everyone should do worldwide.