North Texas has its own line-up of events and celebrations for Día de los Muertos this year. Check out some of them out here:
Historically, in some cultures, Halloween was a day to dress up to scare away spirits. However, on Nov. 1, there are some spirits that are thought to be allowed back into the realm of the living.As part of predominantly Mexican heritage, Nov. 1-2 are recognized as Día de los Muertos, also known as the Day of the Dead. It is believed that on these days, the spirits of loved ones can return home and spend time with the living.
As part of the celebration, families build altars in the deceased's honor. The altars vary between cultures and households in how they are decorated, and what is placed on the altar. You may find many objects decorating these altars that connect with the four elements of nature by symbolical associations.
Candles are meant to guide the souls of the dead to the altar, and incense to symbolize the journey from life to death as well as keep bad spirits away. More common symbols of Día de los Muertos include the usage of marigold flowers and skulls. Marigolds were the symbolic flower of death for the Aztecs and were used in rituals that commemorated death. On altars, the flowers are either fresh or made with tissue paper. Calaveras can be made of paper-mache, clay, wood, metal, or cut-out tissue paper. Often, they are made of sugar decorated with colored icing, flowers, or metallic-colored foils, and have the dead's name carved into them.
Also prominent in Día de los Muertos celebrations are images and art depicting La Calavera Catrina . Many people dress up as La Catrina or create large puppets for parades and celebrations.North Texas has its own line-up of events and celebrations for Día de los Muertos this year. Check out some of these events to learn more about the traditions and practices:2959 South Hampton Rd.
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