Feliz Día de los Muertos 💀
“el Día de Muertos or el Día de los Muertos, Day of the Dead combines the ancient Aztec custom of celebrating ancestors with All Souls' Day, a holiday that Spanish invaders brought to Mexico starting in the early 1500s.
The holiday is celebrated mostly in Mexico, yet also observed in other places, especially by people of Mexican heritage is observed on November 1 and 2, though other days, such as October 31 or November 6, may be included depending on the locality. It is like a family reunion, except dead ancestors are the guests of honor. Day of the Dead is a joyful time that helps people remember the deceased and celebrate their memory. It has a much less solemn tone and is portrayed as a holiday of joyful celebration rather than mourning. The multi-day holiday involves family and friends gathering to pay respects and to remember friends and family members who have died. These celebrations can take a humorous tone, as celebrants remember funny events and anecdotes about the departed.”
The holiday is celebrated mostly in Mexico, yet also observed in other places, especially by people of Mexican heritage is observed on November 1 and 2, though other days, such as October 31 or November 6, may be included depending on the locality. It is like a family reunion, except dead ancestors are the guests of honor. Day of the Dead is a joyful time that helps people remember the deceased and celebrate their memory. It has a much less solemn tone and is portrayed as a holiday of joyful celebration rather than mourning. The multi-day holiday involves family and friends gathering to pay respects and to remember friends and family members who have died. These celebrations can take a humorous tone, as celebrants remember funny events and anecdotes about the departed.”
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I am not of Hispanic descent but have always loved how they honor the memory of their loved ones.
I don’t think I want a funeral or anything surrounded by sadness when it’s my time to go. (I prefer to be raptured if you really wanna know.) I want people to laugh until they cry and remember the good times.
I can often laugh out of nervousness at inappropriate times…..like when someone falls. I’m gonna make sure they are ok but I’m gonna cackle while doing it. 🤷🏻♀️
Many years ago, when my grandmother (my Dad's Mother) passed away, my sisters, parents and I were standing at her open casket. I suddenly burst out laughing through my sobbing. I then took an elbow to my rib cage from whom I believe was my oldest sister. I then explained how our grandmother was likely looking down saying “foot fire, I could have drawn my eyebrows on better blindfolded”. Then we all laughed. My grandmother was meticulous with her face make up. I miss my loved ones who are no longer here on earth but relish in the memories of all the good times I got to experience with them.
Love and enjoy your people, now, in the present. Make the time for the memories. Take the pictures! 📸
One day it will be all you have. Be sure to have loads of them and less regrets.
I don’t think I want a funeral or anything surrounded by sadness when it’s my time to go. (I prefer to be raptured if you really wanna know.) I want people to laugh until they cry and remember the good times.
I can often laugh out of nervousness at inappropriate times…..like when someone falls. I’m gonna make sure they are ok but I’m gonna cackle while doing it. 🤷🏻♀️
Many years ago, when my grandmother (my Dad's Mother) passed away, my sisters, parents and I were standing at her open casket. I suddenly burst out laughing through my sobbing. I then took an elbow to my rib cage from whom I believe was my oldest sister. I then explained how our grandmother was likely looking down saying “foot fire, I could have drawn my eyebrows on better blindfolded”. Then we all laughed. My grandmother was meticulous with her face make up. I miss my loved ones who are no longer here on earth but relish in the memories of all the good times I got to experience with them.
Love and enjoy your people, now, in the present. Make the time for the memories. Take the pictures! 📸
One day it will be all you have. Be sure to have loads of them and less regrets.
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