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It is not the Mexican
version of Halloween. Mexicans have celebrated the Day of the
Dead since the year 1800 B.C.
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It is not scary or morbid.
There are no images of dead people, ghosts, witches, or the
devil.
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It is not a cult. This
ritual has nothing to do with cults. It is a Catholic
Christian ritual intermixed with folk culture. Going to mass
is an essential aspect of this celebration.
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It doesn’t honor death, but
our dead relatives. We welcome the opportunity to reflect upon
our lives, our heritage, our ancestors and the meaning and
purpose of our own existence.
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Altars or ofrendas
are not for worshiping but for offering our love and remembering
our departed family members.
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It is not a sad ritual. It’s
a day of happiness because we will be remembering our loved
ones. Although when in the graveyard, people assume an
introspective attitude.
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It is about Love, not Fear.
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It is not a “strange”
ritual. It is very similar to going to a grave and leaving
flowers or stuffed animals, lighting a candle to remember the
defunct.
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It
is not a careless or fearless confrontation of death. It is a
moment to reflect upon one’s life and the cycle of life and
death.
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