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Day of the Dead 2017 Google Doodle

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Channel: Rajamanickam Antonimuthu · 2017 · Travel & Events

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The Search Engine Google is showing this Doodle in few Countries  on November 2nd for the Day of the Dead 2017.

Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico, in particular the Central and South regions, and by people of Mexican ancestry living in other places, especially the United States.
It is acknowledged internationally in many other cultures.
The multi-day holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died, and help support their spiritual journey.

The Day of the Dead is a time of celebration and remembrance of loved ones who have passed away, much like Memorial Day in the United States. 

The days of the dead are truly a celebration of life.  When children dance with caricatures of death, eat skull sugar molds and learn to respect that life is brief, they learn there is a circle to life and to not fear death and then are free to enjoy and appreciate every moment.

Celebrating The Day of the Dead (Día de muertos) has a long history in Mexican Tradition.  The Day of the dead is celebrated on November 2nd.  Sometime one hears reference to “the days of the Dead” which refers to the Days of October 31 – November 2.  October 31 is Halloween or All Hallows eve. November 1 is  the day of the children and All Saints Day.  November second is All Souls Day or the Day of the Dead (Dia de muertos)

During the days of the Dead, some believe that the souls of the departed return to earth to visit with and to provide council or give advice to family and loved ones.  There is a belief that this is true every day, but that November 2nd is the day set aside to remember and honor those who have passed.

 In Mexico, there is a tradition of visiting gravesites.  Unlike the United States where graveyards are privately owned and maintained, graveyards in Mexico are often publicly owned or managed by local churches.  It is up to the families of the deceased and other community members to maintain the graves.


 During the days of the dead, the family often takes the opportunity to visit the gravesite and pull weeds, clean any debris and decorate the graves of loved ones.  Often candles, flowers and the favorite foods of the deceased are placed on the grave and the family visits, eats, sings and tells favorite stories about those who have passed. 

 Food placed on the altar consists of the loved ones favorite dishes and treats.  Drinks should be placed in the altar to quench the thirst of the dead after their long journey back home.

The rituals used to celebrate the day are varied and colorful.  Yet, all carry the same message, celebrating the day of the dead is a true celebration of life.

See the Google Doodle for Day of the Dead 2017 at https://www.google.com/doodles/day-of-the-dead-2017

Google's Cultural Institute is providing lot of information about Day of Dead.  View them at https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/beta/project/dia-de-muertos
And, read more details about the Day of the Dead  at http://www.unm.edu/~htafoya/dayofthedead.html and at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day_of_the_Dead

Video Source: Google México
Images Source: AlejandroLinaresGarcia / Paolaricaurte  / Jaredzimmerman (WMF)  (via wikipedia)

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