Celebración, cultura y tradición del Día de los Muertos | Day of the Dead Celebration, Culture, and Tradition

| 10/30/2024

By: Fernanda Pierorazio

El 2 de noviembre se celebra el Día de los Muertos. Es una tradición durante la cual se recuerda a los seres queridos que han fallecido. Pero la tradición mexicana inicia días antes con altares, flores, velas, comida y fotos para recordar no solamente a familiares difuntos, sino que además a amigos, niños huérfanos y mascotas que han fallecido. Conoce más de esta tradición mexicana que celebran los católicos.

On November 2, the Day of the Dead is celebrated. It is a tradition during which loved ones who have died are remembered. But the Mexican tradition begins days before with altars, flowers, candles, food and photos to remember not only deceased relatives, but also friends, orphaned children and pets who have died. Learn more about this Mexican tradition that Catholics celebrate.

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Patrick Grady

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Showcasing the flame as a symbol for the Holy Spirit, this exhibition offers a reflective environment to engage with the Holy Spirit this Lent.

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Catholic Near East Welfare Association sends $1 million to support Catholic initiatives in Lebanon, Gaza, and the West Bank.

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