The Mexican cities are filled with altars, offerings, and catrinas, each region with particularity and tradition, but all united in remembering their dead.

1. TIME TO REMEMBER AND
THANK YOU
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DAY OF THE DEAD AND THANKSGIVING
"It only dies when she forgets, and I never
forget you." This beautiful phrase
expressed in the movie COCO (Disney) is
one of the purest feelings towards those
who are no longer with us, which shows one
of the most beautiful and significant
celebrations of the culture of Mexico.
DAY OF THE DEAD They are one of those
traditional holidays you must experience
once to understand a different meaning of
death; it is a beautiful experience. The
Mexican cities are filled with altars,
offerings, and catrinas, each region with
particularity and tradition.

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For over five hundred years, this has been
one of the oldest celebrations, marked by
the fusion of pre-Hispanic traditions that
imbue meaning into the afterlife. In
indigenous cultures, rituals commenced,
signifying the return of souls to reunite with
their loved ones. These reunions involved
sharing food and reminiscing about their
time together through anecdotes.
Marigold flowers were used to light their
way, along with incense like copal and
various offerings to honor and remember
the departed. This cult of death was one of
the keys to their culture. When someone
died, they wrapped them in a mat and
celebrated to guide them on their journey.

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Following the Spanish arrival, the
indigenous culture began to intertwine
with Catholicism. Additional elements
were introduced, including candles, the
bread of the dead (crafted with more
refined flours), significant Catholic
crosses, and distilled beverages from
Europe. This blending of traditions
reflects the evolving cultural landscape
shaped by historical encounters. Another
indispensable symbol in the celebrations,
renowned both within Mexico and
beyond, is the "calaveritas," featuring
the emergence of Catrinas, born at the
end of the 19th century.

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The altars are usually placed on
the last days of October until
November 2.
On November 1st, All Saints' Day is
observed in accordance with
Catholic tradition. It commemorates
those who have passed away
without achieving sainthood and
those who departed at a young age,
specifically children. On November
2nd, the focus shifts to the Faithful
Departed, honoring adults. During
this time, prayers are offered for
those who have not yet entered
paradise.

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How are altars set up, and
what should they include?
Each family makes the altars according to
their preferences; the design is very
personal.
It is common to see that altars are also
prepared in workplaces, schools, public
and private institutions.
Although they carry many traditional
objects, others are typical of the deceased
who is remembered.
Some of them are:
Salt and White Tablecloth: The color
represents purity, and salt is the main element
of purification so that the deceased's body is
not corrupted and can transit between this
world and that of the dead.

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Water: It symbolizes purity; it softens the silk of
the souls after its long journey.
Candles: The flame symbolizes the guide for the
dead to find their way back to their old home.
Skulls: Whether made of sugar or chocolate,
they represent death according to the tradition
of Mesoamerican cultures. They allude to that
pre-Hispanic tradition.
Copal and Incense: Fragrances of reverence
are used to cleanse the place of evil spirits so
that the soul can enter your home without any
danger.
Flowers: They decorate and aromatize the
place during the soul's stay; the Cempasúchil
flower is the symbol of the festival; our
ancestors assimilated the yellow color of the
flower with the Sun, tradition marks making
paths with the Cempasúchil flowers from the
main path to the altar of the house to guide the
souls to the altars.
Confetti: This element gives color and joy to the
offering; it represents air as one of the four
elements that must always be present.

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THANKSGIVING DAY

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This ancient celebration dates back to the
year 1621. In the fall of that year, after
obtaining an excellent harvest, Governor
Bradford dedicated a day to thank God
after being blessed with a successful
harvest.
This date has significant meaning for the
people of the United States since the
meeting and reunion with family and
friends entails gratitude for everything
achieved during the year, that is, for the
excellent and abundant harvests, thanking
God for the blessings received.
Usually, it is celebrated on the fourth
Thursday of November.

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The most notable tradition is to dine on
stuffed turkey; the side dishes are usually
mashed potatoes, potato and vegetable
salads, asparagus, and cranberry sauces.
The traditional dessert present on these
dates is apple and pumpkin pie.
Although each family has its traditions and
preferences when gathering at the
Thanksgiving table, it is also true that the
culture of typical flavors represents this
great family event.
Giving thanks for everything achieved in
our lives should be a very representative
event not only on these dates but on each
of our days.

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Being able to understand the idiosyncrasy
of celebrations that are so allusive to such
ancient traditions and that continue to be
celebrated today is a demonstration of the
need for human beings to feel close to
those they love and find there the true and
pure love that we all need.
LIFESTYLE is a great family that will always
receive you with open arms every time you
decide to come to Los Cabos to celebrate
these allusive and commemorative
celebrations. Having everything ready so
that you can get together as a family and
enjoy life itself is our specialty.

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