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Day of the Dead in Belize http://www.belizeadventure.ca/the-day-of-the-dead/
On the Day of the Dead, Maya and Mestizo communities across Belize unanimously get together to commemorate the life and death of their ancestors. This is done by decorating small tables as alters at home and including water, flowers, fruits, candles and portraits of their deceased. Families also make sure to have delicious traditional Belizean foods such as tamales, Bollos, Caldo de Gallina local, Chirmole and Ishpasha Atole. As for favorite alcoholic drinks, rum and tequila seem to be the popular choices.
On All Souls Day, the Catholic Church holds a mass where everyone goes to pray for their beloved ones who have passed away. Following the mass, a street procession takes place which leads to the local cemetery. Individuals carry with them wreaths, candles and food, which are later placed on the graves. The tombs are not only adorned but the family members pray and thank their dead relatives for being a part of their lives and wish them the best in the afterlife. Also common is the sharing of good memories and fun stories.
The Day of the Dead is a celebration in the entire country. It is customary to go to the cemetery and pray and place flowers on the tombs of the deceased loved ones. One can place wreaths of natural or paper flowers. It is also traditional to place cypress leaves wreaths for their pleasant aroma. The food usually consumed during this time of year is: tamales (chicken or pork, sweet or salty) and sliced pumpkin cooked with brown sugar. This dessert is called "Ayote en miel".
Unlike the all night celebrations of Day of the Dead in Mexico, Nicaraguan observance of the national holiday occurs mainly during the daytime. Families visit the graves of loved ones to commemorate those they've lost and to decorate their graves.
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What are some traditions in guatemala?
they celebrate ester and the day of the dead
How do they celebrate Independence Day in Guatemala?
how dose Guatemala celebrate there independence
How does Guatemala celebrate army day?
Army Day is A Day of Remembrance for Guatemala.
What are holidays in Guatemala?
they actually celebrate st. patties day!!
Where do they celebrate the Day of the Dead in Mixquic?
They celebrate the Day of the Dead from November 1st - 2nd.
Where do people celebrate the day of the dead in Mexico?
They celebrate day of the dead in the grave yard of ther
What is the focus of day of the dead?
to celebrate the dead
Does Mexico celebrate Day of the dead or Spain or both?
Both do celebrate such day.
What day in Mexico do they celebrate the dead?
In Mexico they celebrate the dead on Nov. 1-2.
What are 2 holidays that Guatemala celebrates?
Guatemala has a lot of celebrations. They celebrate Christmas, Easter (they call it Holy week), Independence day (their Independence from the Spanish), Revolutionary day (The dethrone of a harsh dictator), New Years Eve, and All Saints Day (locally known as the Day of the Dead, it is pretty interesting. They fly huge kites in cemeteries in hopes to communicate with the dead). All their holidays are celebrated with eating, fireworks, and pinatas.
What parts of the us celebrate day of the dead?
all regions celebrate memorial day
Does Judaism celebrate the day of the dead?
No.
