All Things Pagan Thread

We have been celebrating the beautiful tradition of Dia del los Muertos (Day of the Dead) for years now and I am just now learning about the extended days of it.

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Usually, we put an alter up on, November 2nd, for my in-laws and our previous Boxer, cook the foods they enjoyed (well, not the dog's), share memories, etc. It's a beautiful way to keep those that have past close.


An AI blurb:

Pagan origins: The celebration originated in a pre-Christian, pagan ceremony by the indigenous Aztec people to honor their dead. It was a month-long festival focused on celebrating the transition to the afterlife, rather than mourning.

Catholic influence: When the Spanish arrived, they introduced Catholicism. To make their religion more palatable to the indigenous population, they adapted existing rituals.

Catholic influence: When the Spanish arrived, they introduced Catholicism. To make their religion more palatable to the indigenous population, they adapted existing rituals.

Syncretism: Over time, the two traditions merged. The pagan celebration was shortened from a month to the two days of observance used in the Catholic church: All Saints' Day (November 1st) and All Souls' Day (November 2nd). Many modern practices, like visiting graves and leaving offerings, have roots in both belief systems.

Modern holiday: Today, Día de los Muertos is a holiday that mixes these historical pagan and Catholic influences, alongside specific cultural traditions, to celebrate and remember loved ones who have passed away.
 
Years ago, I started a tradition in our house.....

First of all, I have a picture and funeral card for each of our friends and loved ones who are gone. The pictures and cards are kept together, in their own special photo album.

Every October 31st/November 1st (depending on my personal schedule), I bring out the album. One page at a time, Dio and I look at each person, and honor them by retelling a favorite memory!
 
Trila said:
Years ago, I started a tradition in our house.....

First of all, I have a picture and funeral card for each of our friends and loved ones who are gone. The pictures and cards are kept together, in their own special photo album.

Every October 31st/November 1st (depending on my personal schedule), I bring out the album. One page at a time, Dio and I look at each person, and honor them by retelling a favorite memory!
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That's beautiful. ♥️
 
Medusa said:
That's beautiful. ♥️
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Before that, I used to put the funeral cards in my photos albums along the all of my other pictures. The problem was, I don't look at my albums very often.

One day I was going through an album, and I ran across the funeral card for Dio's Great Aunt. I had completely forgotten about her, and it broke my heart! I felt that she needed to be remembered, along with everyone else. That's when I bought a "brag book", and dedicated it to remembering those who were gone.
 
Trila said:
Before that, I used to put the funeral cards in my photos albums along the all of my other pictures. The problem was, I don't look at my albums very often.

One day I was going through an album, and I ran across the funeral card for Dio's Great Aunt. I had completely forgotten about her, and it broke my heart! I felt that she needed to be remembered, along with everyone else. That's when I bought a "brag book", and dedicated it to remembering those who were gone.
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Seems a really nice, creative way to keep those who've passed close and alive in memory.
 
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