The Origins of Day of the Dead [] The History of San Miguel

Published October 15, 2024

Day of the Dead is one of the biggest, most colorful festivals in Mexico, a tradition that goes back a long, long way. But did you know that it’s a tradition woven by several cultures–from the BritisIsles, to the Iberic Peninsula, to Indigenous American ritual?, Let’s explore the origins of the festival that glorifies life as it celebrates death…

Five hundred years ago, when the Spanish conquerors arrived in what is now Mexico, the region was populated by millions of indigenous inhabitants. The conquistadores characterized them as Aztecs, because they were all united under the expansive Aztec empire.

When the Spanish came to central Mexico in 1519, they were armed with the doctrines and rituals of the Catholic Church, and began the evangelizing process immediately. This meant instituting all the religious holidays that they celebrated in the New World. During the evangelizing process, the Spanish invaders demolished religious temples, burned indigenous idols and destroyed Aztec books. But the indigenous people resisted efforts to eradicate their culture and instead, often blended their own religious and cultural practices with those imposed on them by the Spanish.

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HISTORIA DE SAN MIGUEL: Los orígenes del Día de Muertos

El Día de Muertos es una de las festividades más grandes y coloridas de México, una tradición que se remonta a tiempos muy lejanos. Pero, ¿sabías que es una tradición entrelazada por varias culturas, desde las Islas Británicas hasta la Península Ibérica y los rituales indígenas americanos? Exploremos los orígenes de esta festividad que glorifica la vida mientras celebra la muerte…

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