How to Celebrate Día de los Muertos in Victoria
Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, doesn’t celebrate death; it’s a tradition to honor loved ones who have passed on. During Dia de los Muertos, we celebrate our departed loved ones and invite those souls to visit us on earth.
Dia de los Muertos is a 3-day celebration that starts on October 31st and ends on November 2nd. During this time, many celebrate, share stories, and honor those who are no longer living.
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Many people begin to set up their home altars in October. Altars are customized in a way that honors their departed loved ones. However, there are a few key elements that are used on most altars and hold a significant meaning.
- Marigolds are a traditional flower for Dia de los Muertos. Their bright color and strong fragrance are believed to help guide spirits to your home.
- Candles on altars are like a landing strip. When you light the candles, they shine bright and help the spirits of your loved ones easily find your home.
- Food that reminds you of your loved ones is placed on altars as offerings.
- Photos of ancestors and loved ones are placed on altars to honor them.
- Personal objects of departed loved ones are often displayed to celebrate the lives they lived.
- Colorful skulls are painted in bright colors and symbolize the cycles of life and death.
Dia de los Muertos is not only celebrated in Mexico; many people in the United States continue the tradition. It may sound like a scary holiday, but Dia de los Muertos is a way the living can celebrate the dead and keep their memory alive.
Will you be building an altar for your loved ones this Dia de los Muertos? We would love to see your altars, snap a photo, and send it to us in the station app below.
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