The World Bucket ListThe World Bucket List

    Subscribe For Updates

    Sign up to our newsletter so you get travel news articles straight to your inbox every day!

    What's Hot

    Top 10 most DANGEROUS cities in California, RANKED

    January 28, 2023

    10 reasons why SOLO travel is the BEST way

    January 28, 2023

    Top 5 best SECRET BEACHES in Kauai, Hawaii

    January 26, 2023
    Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok
    The World Bucket List
    • Home
    • Destinations
      • Africa
      • Asia
        • South East Asia
      • Australia
      • Europe
      • North America
      • South America
    • Ideas
      • Adventure
      • Bucket Lists
      • Food
      • Hiking
      • Landmarks
        • Beaches
        • Castles
        • Countryside
        • Deserts
        • Historical Sites
        • Mountains
      • Life Goals
      • Sports
    • Lifestyle
      • Health
      • Inspiration
      • Motivation
      • New Skills
    • Resources
      • Tips
    • News
    Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok
    The World Bucket ListThe World Bucket List
    You are at:Home » News » Day of the Dead 2022: a celebration of life
    Mexico

    Day of the Dead 2022: a celebration of life

    Katie MorrisBy Katie MorrisNovember 2, 20223 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Share
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Email

    While the Mexican Day of the Dead celebrations traditionally spans across the 1 and 2 of November, festivities have been ongoing since the end of October.

    Day of the Dead 2022: a celebration of life.

    Loved ones who have passed are celebrated and remembered during the Day of the Dead celebrations with joy and honour, not sorrow.

    Day of the Dead celebrations happen all over the world thanks to people of Mexican descent settling all over. However, Mexico, of course, remains the place where the holiday is celebrated to the utmost.

    The streets of Mexico City are lined with marigolds and music blares from speakers as families take part in the annual festivities.

    Day of the Dead 2022 – a celebration rather than a sad occasion

    Day of the Dead 2022: a celebration of life.
    Credit: commonswikimedia.org

    On the Mexican Day of the Dead, adults and children dress as skeletons in celebration of their loved ones who have died.

    According to Andres Medina, a researcher at the Anthropological Research Institute of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, ‘Dia de los Muertos’ is rooted deeply in agriculture-related beliefs from Mexico’s pre-Hispanic era.

    As diverse as Mexico itself, Day of the Dead is a fusion and complex blend of both pagan and Catholic traditions.

    Agricultural-related beliefs – seeds and bones

    Seed and bone are the same thing.
    Credit: Flickr / Barney Moss

    Medina said, “In that mythology, the corn is buried when it’s planted and leads an underground life for a period to later reappear as a plant”.

    In this theory, the grain of corn is like a seed and is compared to a bone, which is seen as the origin of life.

    Skeletons are central to the Day of the Dead celebrations. They symbolise a return of the bones to the living world.

    Much like seeds planted under the soil, bones of the dead disappear only temporarily and return each year like the annual harvest.

    Altars and Day of the Dead – a mix of origins

    Day of the Dead 2022, much like other years, has a mix of origins.
    Credit: commonswikimedia.org

    Altars are a core observance on the Day of the Dead celebrations, too. Families will place photos of their departed loved ones on altars in their homes. They are usually adorned with decorations and candles.

    The altars or graves will be decorated with their loved one’s favourite things, sugar skulls, and bands and singers will be hired to play their favourite music.

    While the Day of the Dead continues to evolve and change with the times, it’s important to be respectful of tradition. Day of the Dead has started to be influenced by the celebration of Halloween.

    It is important not to misconstrue this holiday as an excuse to dress up as it is an integral part of Mexican culture and how to celebrate the lives of those who have passed on. Something to think of when celebrating the Day of the Dead 2022.

    Share. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Avatar photo
    Katie Morris

    Katie Morris is the Editor of The World Bucket List. She has a degree in English and French which has given her the opportunity to teach English across the world. Having worked in Thailand for over two years, Katie has a keen interest in the unbelievable travel opportunities Asia has to offer. Katie currently lives in her hometown of Belfast and loves discovering all the new and exciting things to see and do all over Ireland. She has written and edited articles for a diverse range of sites, from travel around Ireland and the rest of the world to satire and news sites.

    Related Posts

    India becomes world’s most populous country, overtaking China

    By Conor WickhamJanuary 25, 2023

    China opens borders to quarantine-free travel

    By Conor WickhamJanuary 18, 2023

    The happiest place to live in Britain, revealed

    By Conor WickhamDecember 22, 2022

    Shocking report shows areas of UK that could be underwater by 2050  

    By Conor WickhamDecember 12, 2022
    Latest Articles

    Top 10 most DANGEROUS cities in California, RANKED

    January 28, 2023

    10 reasons why SOLO travel is the BEST way

    January 28, 2023

    Top 5 best SECRET BEACHES in Kauai, Hawaii

    January 26, 2023

    Top 10 best bars in Aberdeen, ranked

    January 26, 2023
    Stay In Touch
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    • TikTok
    Don't Miss

    Top 10 most DANGEROUS cities in California, RANKED

    By Jade PoleonJanuary 28, 2023

    California is home to some fantastic cities, glorious landscapes and friendly people, but there are…

    10 reasons why SOLO travel is the BEST way

    January 28, 2023

    Top 5 best SECRET BEACHES in Kauai, Hawaii

    January 26, 2023

    Top 10 best bars in Aberdeen, ranked

    January 26, 2023

    Subscribe For Updates

    Sign up to our newsletter so you get travel news articles straight to your inbox every day!

    Quick Links
    • Home
    • About us
    • Our Authors
    • Contact us
    • Work for us
    • Guest Posts
    • Copyright
    • Privacy Policy
    Follow us

    The World Bucket List is a travel and culture website dedicated to sharing only the most inspiring and bucket list-worthy destinations from around the globe.

    Facebook Youtube Instagram Instagram
    Contact us

    Our Address:
    19 Arthur St, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT1 4GA.

    We are open: Mon - Fri 08.00 - 18.00

    [email protected]

    Subscribe For Updates

    Sign up to our newsletter so you get travel news articles straight to your inbox every day!

    © Copyright 2021 - The World Bucket List | Trading under Emerald Green Media

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.