Death. How beautiful
would it be to not feel depressed and at a state of loss when remembering our
loved ones who have passed on?
Day of the Dead has to
be one of my favorite holidays and this year, for the first time, I am in Mexico
to celebrate it. During Day of the Dead families create alters or visit
gravesites of their deceased where flowers, drinks, food, candles, and all
sorts of other decorations are brought as gifts. Essentially, they are taking a
day to not only remember their ancestors but to celebrate with them.
This holiday would prove valuable to Americans if introduced in the U.S. People need healthy ways for
dealing with grieving and remembering those who have passed on. When experiencing the death of someone close, it seems
that we are rushed into holding a funeral and then, when it is over,expected to force ourselves to snap back into our everyday routines.
Day of the Dead gives those who celebrate it a
chance to connect with the dead and it is a really a fulfilling day of
celebration. It invokes creativity and remembrance; one can celebrate it alone
or make a trip to the centro to be with others. It is a spiritual holiday that embraces
the natural tendency of us as humans to want to remember and spend time with our loved
ones – alive or dead.
