A Mexican Tradition: Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

[angelicgirl01]

@MrPmd1 When Spanish conquistadors invaded South America a lot of the culture quickly died out due to the Spanish converting Aztecs into christians so even today not a lot is know about there true culture.

[soydetroy123]

@MrPmd1 Good question ,there are a lot of speculation that this practice began before the aztec , early mesoamerican tribes that merged together mixing different traditions like day of the dead . so yes its older then the aztec civilization .

[KUELK22]

@MrPmd1 por si no lo sabias en mexico en las iglesias catolicas los sacerdotes recomiendan a la gente no realizar esas celebraciones por q son opuestas a las doctrinas de la iglesia, y en el mexico prehispanica justo por estas fechas se realizaba una celebracion a los muertos

[gRaCi3La89]

very nice video! going to show it in my spanish class, thanks!

[jtixtlan]

I am curious about the connection with All Souls Day / Halloween in the U.S. It is at the same time of year as el Dia de los Muertos. I thought this latino holiday had its origins in Catholicism. Has it evolved from the Aztecs but then with Catholicism mixed in? Those who really know the history, please explain. Maybe Halloween in the US actually evolved from this Mexican holiday? So similar...

[yanfeb15]

@jtixtlan ....All Souls Day is just the English title for Dia De Los Muertos. I don't know about the origins of Halloween, but I do know that Dia de Los Muertos is a cultural holiday that dates back to Mesoamerica. It has nothing to do with religion, but since many people in Mexico are very catholic, they include crosses, prayers, saints, etc. in their altars. I know this because I'm a Mexican American and my family in Mexico celebrates this. Also, people there tend to go to the gravesites and

[yanfeb15]

@jtixtlan decorate the place for their lost ones. They take flowers, foods, etc. My dad is buried in Mexico and he always gets his favorite foods, music, and even some beer.

[jtixtlan]

@jtixtlan I've learned answers to my questions since posting them. El Dia de Los Muertos has existed Mexico for thousands of years, from the ancient Aztecs. It's a huge celebration in which the dead visit. On October 31st, the cemetery is cleaned up and decorated, Nov. 1, the lives of those who died as children are celebrated, Nov. 2, the dead adults are celebrated. It has developed into a combined cultural tradition, blending ancient beliefs and traditions with Catholicism brought by Spain.

[soydetroy123]

@MrPmd1 stop bashing on mexican traditions with false accusations , this tradition is 100% mexican deal with it. if you are going to hate on mexicans because you are racist then be a man and say so.

[7xXx666xXx7]

@MrPmd1 Wrong, actually all the prehispanic cultures had this tradition before the spanish conquest of the aztec empire -.-... ignorant.

[Johnmartine63]

I lived in "The Mission" in Sf many Years Ago, i am not trendy. Um to other comments, that The Day of the Dead is is some Catholic Thing.... no... it ain't Halloween or All Souls' Day.Halloween is Celtic... Dia De Los Muertos is about remembering those who have gone before. My sister and I went ti Dis de los Muertos in SF for several  years. We meant to go last year, she had cancer and she died. Next year in SF for Roberta!

[Johnmartine63]

I lived in "The Mission" in Sf many Years Ago, i am not trendy. Um to other comments, that The Day of the Dead is is some Catholic Thing.... no... it ain't Halloween. Which is Celtic... Dia De Los Muertos is about remembering those who have gone before. So just let it go!

[TheBobbyjackfan101]

I'm Spanish but not Mexican I'm from EL Salvador

[TheHippieWitch]

Beautiful video.. ♥

[belaskuezz]

gosh my moms mexican and she never tells me anything about mexican culture. wow.

[yuxtavo]

para que se limpien los ojos , estas si son tradiciones ! por eso vivan nuestras tradiciones del dia de los muetos !!!

[christianz2010]

damn shes fine

[danielpottermx]

Me gusto, aunque la pronuciacion es un poco extraña pero me encanta que sea en otro idioma q los extranjeros puedan entender y conocer mas sobre nuestro Mexico!! buen trabajo!! =)

[ABABIS]

Buen trabajo ;)

[amrumayor]

Hell yes! She is so sweet... At the end her voice breaks a little, that fcking killed me!

[guitarknight10]

Araminta Romero is so hot!

[cattargood]

yeaaaaaaah viva mexico and viva el barto

[fiwaszewski]

COOL

[NALGASCUATAS]

i LOVE THE SUGAR SKULLS

[GodblesstheCutieclub]

Beutiful just beautiful I love Mexico. I love the country I love it's history, its culture its languages and its people. Viva Mexico! May your beautiful spirit live on forever.

[realsha]

ooh! thanks

I hope soon

[twintak]

@GodblesstheCutieclub

Good to know!!. U are always welcome to México!!. Amigo (or amiga?). R u male or female?

[NALGASCUATAS]

i love my traditions and my Mexico

[fiwaszewski]

love it!!

[JesterSkaterP]

yo guys that wasn't,It Was Mt Mom, me but it's still a good Idea

[JesterSkaterP]

I love the video. Is there anyway it can be posted on teachertube as well?

[BostonLatinoTV]

We just did it! Thanks for the tip!

[comik951]

I lOVE DIA DE LOS MUERTOS!!!!

I CELEBRATE THGIS DAY EVERY YEAR!!!

[Abnormus83]

Great video! The work you are doing is very important and informative. i can't wait to see your next video! Keep up the great work!

[oromerom2005]

Que buen trabajo, y que placer ver a esta bella, polifacetica y activa mujer nuevamente.

Te mando muchos saludos y felicidades!!!

Omar Romero

[robertj32]

Muy bien amiga, un buen trabajo y guapisima como siempre.

Saludos,

Robert..

[nyleveseyer]

ARA: you did a great job! Thanks! La Eve!