Ensayo De Halloween Vs Día De Muertos
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Publicado: 19 de noviembre de 2012
Title: Halloween VS Day of the dead.
Introduction: Origin of name Halloween:
The first documentation of word Halloween is a document found in the sixteenth century and is a derivation of thephraseAll Hallow’s Eve (Eve of all saints).
Is a celebration of celtic origin celebrated primarily in the United States, Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom and in Anglo-Saxon countries such as Méxicoand Colombia on the night of October
Day of the dead:
What is celebrated on the day of dead ancestors and is a unique opportunity to come back to share with the living.
The feasts of All Saints andAll Souls Day on the Catholic calendar appears from the period between the years 827-844 of our era, by order of Pope Gregory IV.
He has been compared to what was originally the Hispanic celebrationof the end of temporary agricultural cycle.
Development:
Halloween has its origins in a Celtic festival known as Samhain, which is derived from Old Irish and means end of summer. The ancientBritons had a festival known as Calan Gaeaf like. Samhain was celebrated at the end of the harvest season in the Celtic culture and was regarded as the "Celtic New Year", which began with the dark season.The ancient Celts believed that the line connecting this world with the Hereafter narrowed with the advent of Samhain, allowing spirits (both benevolent and malevolent) pass through. The family'sancestors were honored guests while harmful spirits were away.
It is believed that the use of costumes and masks is due to the need to ward off evil spirits.
Its purpose was to take the appearance of anevil spirit to avoid being damaged.
Day of the dead:
The Day of the Dead is a Mexican celebration that honors Hispanic origin the dead on November 2, starting from November 1, coinciding with theCatholic celebrations of All Souls Day and All Saints.
It's a Mexican holiday, which is also celebrated in some Central American countries, and in many communities in the United States, where...
Introduction: Origin of name Halloween:
The first documentation of word Halloween is a document found in the sixteenth century and is a derivation of thephraseAll Hallow’s Eve (Eve of all saints).
Is a celebration of celtic origin celebrated primarily in the United States, Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom and in Anglo-Saxon countries such as Méxicoand Colombia on the night of October
Day of the dead:
What is celebrated on the day of dead ancestors and is a unique opportunity to come back to share with the living.
The feasts of All Saints andAll Souls Day on the Catholic calendar appears from the period between the years 827-844 of our era, by order of Pope Gregory IV.
He has been compared to what was originally the Hispanic celebrationof the end of temporary agricultural cycle.
Development:
Halloween has its origins in a Celtic festival known as Samhain, which is derived from Old Irish and means end of summer. The ancientBritons had a festival known as Calan Gaeaf like. Samhain was celebrated at the end of the harvest season in the Celtic culture and was regarded as the "Celtic New Year", which began with the dark season.The ancient Celts believed that the line connecting this world with the Hereafter narrowed with the advent of Samhain, allowing spirits (both benevolent and malevolent) pass through. The family'sancestors were honored guests while harmful spirits were away.
It is believed that the use of costumes and masks is due to the need to ward off evil spirits.
Its purpose was to take the appearance of anevil spirit to avoid being damaged.
Day of the dead:
The Day of the Dead is a Mexican celebration that honors Hispanic origin the dead on November 2, starting from November 1, coinciding with theCatholic celebrations of All Souls Day and All Saints.
It's a Mexican holiday, which is also celebrated in some Central American countries, and in many communities in the United States, where...
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