tartlicious tuesday's: soul cakes

Día de los Muertos is celebrated on November 2nd, however celebrations begin on November 1st, which Is known as Día de Muertos Chiquitos–The Day of the Little Dead also known as All Saints Day. Día de los Muertos continues into November 2nd which is called All Souls Day. The name of the holiday gives pause, but it is actually a joyous occasion for it is the time to celebrate the memory of ancestors as well as the continuity of life. El Día de Los Muertos originated in Mexico, before the arrival of the Spanish. The holiday is also celebrated in central and South American countries. The Catholic Spanish did not like the pagan qualities of this holiday. And, as with many pagan holidays, El Día de Los Muertos was joined to the Catholic holiday of All Saints Day. Interestingly, All Saints Day was originally celebrated in May, but that date... Read the Rest →

 

tartlicious tuesday’s: soul cakes

Día de los Muertos is celebrated on November 2nd, however celebrations begin on November 1st, which Is known as Día de Muertos Chiquitos–The Day of the Little Dead also known as All Saints Day. Día de los Muertos continues into November 2nd which is called All Souls Day. The name of the holiday gives pause, but it is actually a joyous occasion for it is the time to celebrate the memory of ancestors as well as the continuity of life. El Día de Los Muertos originated in Mexico, before the arrival of the Spanish. The holiday is also celebrated in central and South American countries. The Catholic Spanish did not like the pagan qualities of this holiday. And, as with many pagan holidays, El Día de Los Muertos was joined to the Catholic holiday of All Saints Day. Interestingly, All Saints Day was originally celebrated in May, but that date... Read the Rest →