
1, the families left the pan de muertos on the dinner table for the souls who might come to visit during the night. 2 is dedicated to remember the rest of family members, “our very own saints.” It was believed that on this date, God allowed the souls of the dead, especially those in Purgatory, to come back to earth to visit the places in which they had lived. 1 is the day to remember those who have died as children, while Nov. The custom has been Christianized with the blessing of the El Pan de Muertos (the bread of the dead): small loaves of sweet bread baked in the shape of human figures are presented with the gifts at Mass and blessed and distributed at the end of the celebration. In Texas, there is a remnant of an old pagan custom of bringing food to the dead for their journey. 2.ĭevotion to Las Ánimas del Purgatorio (the holy souls in purgatory) has been part of the Hispanic piety over the centuries. Neither Halloween nor the feast of All Saints evoke such a long popular response as does the feast of All Souls, El Día de los Difuntos, el Día de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead), on Nov.

Many people keep a small altarcito up year-round, so it’s never too late to set up a place to honor and remember your loved ones.įor more information, please contact Lena Gokelman or Carmen Aguilera at What is Día de los Muertos?
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