Its roots date back to pre-Hispanic civilizations, including the Aztecs, Maya, and Purépecha, who viewed death as a natural part of life and believed in an afterlife.
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday that honors deceased loved ones, blending indigenous traditions with Catholicism. Its roots date back to pre-Hispanic civilizations, including the Aztecs, Maya, and Purépecha, who viewed death as a natural part of life and believed in an afterlife. The holiday’s indigenous origins are associated with the goddess Mictecacihuatl1, the Lady of the Dead, who ruled over the afterlife.
The first Halloween celebrations can be traced back to the ancient Celts.
Halloween, also known as All Hallows’ Eve, has its origins in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. Samhain was celebrated in the British Isles, particularly in Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. It marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. The Celts believed that on the night of October 31st, the boundary between the living and the dead became blurred, allowing spirits to roam the Earth.
