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el 1 de noviembre

el 1 de noviembre. el Día de los Muertos Day of the Dead. Where did this holiday come from?. Ancient indigenous peoples of Mexico Believed that the souls of the dead returned each year to visit with friends and family All Saints Day/All Souls Day. It also comes from….

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el 1 de noviembre

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  1. el 1 de noviembre

  2. el Día de los MuertosDay of the Dead

  3. Where did this holiday come from? • Ancient indigenous peoples of Mexico • Believed that the souls of the dead returned each year to visit with friends and family • All Saints Day/All Souls Day It also comes from… • The Celts and Druids – Samhain • Church’s attempt to cover Samhain • The European presence in Mexico

  4. Actividad 1 Nezahualcóyotl • Read the poem silently to yourself. • When the teacher tells you to, begin to discuss the poem – specifically the portrayal of death – with the person sitting next to you. • Be prepared to share your insights with the class.

  5. Actividad 2José Guadalupe Posada

  6. Souls rest in Mictlan Life was hard, death was expected Ultimate experience of life Life’s reward for earthly struggle Circle of Life Souls rest in Heaven or Hell Natural progression Transition of life Life/death/rebirth continuum – circle of life Perceptions of Death Aztec & Mayan vs. Modern Mexico

  7. So, what happens on this holiday? • Families prepare for the return of their departed loved ones • Creation of ofrendas • Decorating gravesites • Preparing a feast – pan de muerto, albuñiques • Family celebrations and gatherings

  8. Preparing the Altar • What? Boxes stacked in at least 3 levels, covered with a white tablecloth • Where? In the home or a place of honor • When? October 31 • Who? Deceased family members • Why? To honor the dead and welcome them back for a feast

  9. La Ofrenda • Earth, Water, Wind, and Fire are all represented • Demonstrates a strong sense of love and respect for the dead • Celebrates the continuance of life • Composed of objects and symbols that represent the deceased

  10. Earth • Objects the person prized such as a diploma, pictures of loved ones, jewelry, books • Foods the person enjoyed while on earth • Pan de Muerto • Salt – for seasoning the food and purification • Sweets, especially albuñiques • Cempasuchil – symbolizing the brevity of life • Calaveras

  11. Water • A glass of water to quench thirst • A basin of water, soap, towel, mirror, and comb Wind • Papel picado/papel de chino (skeletons, flowers, birds • Purple (pain), white (hope), pink (celebration)

  12. Fire • Copal – sap from a Mexican tree, burned to ward off evil spirits • 4 Candles lit to represent the cardinal points • A candle for each deceased family member + 1

  13. Feast and Celebration • Families gather at the altars • Dancing, singing, storytelling • Prayers, blessings, chants • Bells begin to ring at 6pm • Feasting • Stop at sunrise and loved ones depart

  14. 3-2-1 Exit Card • 3 traditions associated with the holiday • 2 perceptions of death • 1 object for an ofrenda

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