When does the day of the dead begin?

The celebration of the day of the dead is a whole the tradition In Mexico and around the world, altars, offerings, candles and flowers warn that souls are about to reach the world of the living.

The November 2 This is the official day when the dead are received, but when does the celebration begin?

Ancient celebrations of worship death dating back to the pre-Hispanic era, indicate that the altar of the dead must be placed at least six days before the official date.

In an orderly way, the souls come to live with the living, they are not all received in November, but since the last days of October, they arrive according to the causes of the death and the place where they were.

Order of reception of souls

October 28

This day according to beliefs based on Catholic religionyou receive those who lost their lives in acts violent, or had a tragic outcome and those souls who are alone.

To give them a proper welcome, the living should light the first candle of the altar and place a white flower to light the way, so that they find peace and eternal rest.

October 29

On the second day of the celebrations, a new candle must be lit and a glass of natural water placed, indicating to the dead that they have been forgotten and helpless, that they can rest. The light of the Candle this will tell you the way back to your new world.

October 30

When October 30 arrives, another candle is lit, a new glass of water is placed accompanied by a White bread, for the dead who left with hunger, without eating and for those who left in accidents with less impact.

October 31

A candle, a glass of water, a white bread and fruits should be offered to our ancestors, that is to say to the dead of our dead. It means that today we receive the the souls of our great-grandparents and great-grandparents, that although many of us did not know it, they are our family and they unite us one way or another, c It is also those who have received the souls we honor now.

November, 1st

According to tradition, All Saints' Day is celebrated on this date. For example, Mexicans receive the "little angels", who are the souls of those who died children, and babies who died at birth and, failing that, those who lost their lives in the belly of the mother. It's the day we have to put food on the altar. It is also said that it is when all the people who led an exemplary life, far from evil and sin, are celebrated.

November 2

The day of the dead, is the date of the biggest party of the country, some ritualsrites and praises indicate that the dead came when the church bells sound at dawn. The pantheons they are full of visits, flowers, candles and offerings that have a very familiar sentimental meaning, all in order to enlighten the path of souls and help them not to lose the path of good in their passage through the world of the living get trapped

It is important to note that the order in which souls are received varies according to the belief on which the celebration of The day of the Deadsince it is not the same in all Mexican states. The differences are generally greater if we change country.