Mesoamerica
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| - | The '''Day of the Dead''' (''Día de los Difuntos'' or ''Día de Muertos'' in [[Spanish language|Spanish]]) is a holiday celebrated in many parts of the world, typically on [[November 1]] ([[All Saints' Day]]) and [[November 2]] ([[All Souls' Day]]). | + | :''[[Mesoamerican mythology]]'' |
| - | In [[Mexico]], where the holiday originated, the holiday has ancient [[Aztec]] and [[Mesoamerican]] roots, and is a national [[Holidays and celebrations in Mexico|holiday]]. The Day of the Dead is also celebrated to a lesser extent in other [[Latin America]]n countries; for example, it is a public holiday in [[Brazil]], where many Brazilians celebrate it by visiting cemeteries and churches. The holiday is also observed in the [[Philippines]]. Observance of the holiday has spread to [[Mexican-American]] communities in the [[United States]], where in some locations, the traditions are being extended. Similarly-themed celebrations also appear in some [[Asian]] and [[African]] cultures. | + | Mesoamerica is the region comprising the southern part of [[Mexico]] along with the countries of [[Central America]]. This culture area included some of the most complex and advanced [[culture]]s of the Americas, including the [[Olmec]], [[Teotihuacan]], the [[Mayan Civilization|Maya]], and the [[Aztec]]. |
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| - | Though the subject matter may be considered morbid from the perspective of some other cultures, celebrants typically approach the Day of the Dead joyfully, and though it occurs at the same time as [[Halloween]], [[All Saints|All Saints' Day]] and [[All Souls Day]], the traditional mood is much brighter with emphasis on celebrating and honoring the lives of the deceased, and celebrating the continuation of life; the belief is not that death is the end, but rather the beginning of a new stage in life. | + | |
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Mesoamerica is the region comprising the southern part of Mexico along with the countries of Central America. This culture area included some of the most complex and advanced cultures of the Americas, including the Olmec, Teotihuacan, the Maya, and the Aztec.
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