ENSAYO DIS DE MUERTOS EN INGLES

Translated to English, this is "The Day of the Dead". In actuality, Dia De Los Muertos is not one, but two days spent in honor of the dead. The first day celebrates infants and children who havedied. This is a group which is believed to have a special place in heaven, and are referred to as "Angelitos" or little angels. The second day is in honor of adults who have passed away.

While theculture in the U.S. is to shy away from discussions of death, Mexicans embrace death. They use Dia De Los Muertos as an opportunity to celebrate the death and the life of loved ones and friends theyknew in this world. And it is a day of celebration, not a day of mourning. While not alone in the world in celebrating death, it is certainly uncommon and could make someone from the U.S. veryuncomfortable. Note: Chinese also celebrate their dead in a similar manner.

Dia De Los Muertos was celebrated in late July and early August by Aztec Indians for thousands of years. When the Spaniardsconquered Mexico in the 1500's, they looked upon this celebration as a pagan ritual. In an effort to eliminate it, they moved it to the date of All Saints and All Souls Day in November. The effort failed,and the Aztecs along with all Mexicans continue to celebrate the holiday.

On Dia De Los Muertos, people prepare a feast with many of the favorite dishes of lost loved ones. Pan de Muertos or "Breadof the Dead" is a traditional bread which is baked and eaten during this celebration. Mementos are set out of favorite things of the the ones who have passed away.

Visiting the cemetery is apopular tradition. At the cemetery, the tomb or burial plot is decorated. The cemetery visit is spent in a picnic environment. The air is filled with music from Mariachi bands while the scent of a widevariety of foods wafts through the air. Fireworks are also common.



Esp, Traducido al Inglés , esto es " El Día de los Muertos " . En la actualidad , Dia De Los Muertos no es uno, sino dos días...