Festival of the Dead or Feast of Ancestors[1] is held by many cultures throughout the world in honor or recognition of deceased members of the community, generally occurring after the harvest in August, September, October, or November.
Bon Festival, with candle lanterns, celebrated at the Albuquerque Bridge, Sasebo, Japan
In many cultures a single event, Festival of the Dead, lasting up to 3 days, was held at the end of October and beginning of November; examples include the Peruvians, the Pacific Islanders, the people of the Tonga Islands, the ancient Persians, ancient Romans, and the northern nations of Europe.[1] The country of Mexico celebrates Día de Muertos from October 31 to November 2.[2]
In Ancient Egypt the Wag Festival took place in early August (known as Thout in the Coptic language). During this holiday people would leave small boats in rivers as a way to remember Osiris' death and honour their deceased loved ones during their journey to the afterlife of Aaru.[3]
Europe
In Europe, historians have thought the three- day festival of the dead is a ritualistic remembrance of the deluge in which Halloween the first night is depicting the wickedness of the world before the flood. The second night is spent celebrating the saved who survived the deluge and the last night is meant as an honoring to those who would repopulate the Earth.[4][page needed] According to Irish mythology, Samhain (like Bealtaine) was a time when the 'doorways' to the Otherworld opened, allowing supernatural beings and the souls of the dead to come into our world; while Bealtaine was a summer festival for the living, Samhain was essentially a festival for the dead.[citation needed] The dead were also honoured at Samhain. The beginning of winter may have been seen as the most fitting time to do so, as it was a time of 'dying' in nature. The souls of the dead were thought to revisit their homes seeking hospitality. Places were set at the dinner table and by the fire to welcome them.[citation needed]
North America
The country of Mexico celebrates Día de Muertos from October 31 to November 2. In Mexico, the people celebrate their dead family members with beautiful decorations and festivities, believing that they come back from the dead to enjoy a night with their families before heading back to the afterlife. This holiday was influenced by both the Christian Allhallowtide and practices left over by the indigenous people.[5]
For the Hindus, ancestors are celebrated during Pitri Paksha. It is based on the Hindu lunar calendar and the period lasts for 14 days, falling towards the beginning of September.[7]
In Nepal, the popular festival of Gai Jatra honors the deceased, and is observed in the month of Bhadra, the date of which corresponds to the first day of the month of Gunla in the lunar Nepal Era calendar.[8]
South America
El Dia de los Muertos has many names across South America including: El Día de los Difuntos (Day of the Deceased); El Día de los Santos (Day of the Saints); Todos Santos (All Saints); El Día de las Ánimas (Day of the Souls); and El Día de las Ánimas Benditas (Day of the Blessed Souls). A combination of Pre-Columbian and Catholic celebrations, El Dia de Los Muertos involves visiting cemeteries, candelight vigils, and offerings to deceased family members.[9]
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External links
Christian, Roy (2005). Traditional Festivals, Vol. 2 [M - Z]: A Multicultural Encyclopedia, Volume 1. ABC-CLIO. pp. Original from the University of California. ISBN978-1-57607-089-5.
Frazer, James George (1913). The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead. Macmillan. pp. Original from the University of California. Festival of the Dead.
May 19, 2023
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Festival of the Dead or Feast of Ancestors 1 is held by many cultures throughout the world in honor or recognition of deceased members of the community generally occurring after the harvest in August September October or November Bon Festival with candle lanterns celebrated at the Albuquerque Bridge Sasebo Japan In many cultures a single event Festival of the Dead lasting up to 3 days was held at the end of October and beginning of November examples include the Peruvians the Pacific Islanders the people of the Tonga Islands the ancient Persians ancient Romans and the northern nations of Europe 1 The country of Mexico celebrates Dia de Muertos from October 31 to November 2 2 Contents 1 Festivals around the world 1 1 Africa 1 2 Europe 1 3 North America 1 4 East Asia 1 5 South America 2 See also 3 References 4 External linksFestivals around the world EditAfrica Edit In Ancient Egypt the Wag Festival took place in early August known as Thout in the Coptic language During this holiday people would leave small boats in rivers as a way to remember Osiris death and honour their deceased loved ones during their journey to the afterlife of Aaru 3 Europe Edit In Europe historians have thought the three day festival of the dead is a ritualistic remembrance of the deluge in which Halloween the first night is depicting the wickedness of the world before the flood The second night is spent celebrating the saved who survived the deluge and the last night is meant as an honoring to those who would repopulate the Earth 4 page needed According to Irish mythology Samhain like Bealtaine was a time when the doorways to the Otherworld opened allowing supernatural beings and the souls of the dead to come into our world while Bealtaine was a summer festival for the living Samhain was essentially a festival for the dead citation needed The dead were also honoured at Samhain The beginning of winter may have been seen as the most fitting time to do so as it was a time of dying in nature The souls of the dead were thought to revisit their homes seeking hospitality Places were set at the dinner table and by the fire to welcome them citation needed North America Edit The country of Mexico celebrates Dia de Muertos from October 31 to November 2 In Mexico the people celebrate their dead family members with beautiful decorations and festivities believing that they come back from the dead to enjoy a night with their families before heading back to the afterlife This holiday was influenced by both the Christian Allhallowtide and practices left over by the indigenous people 5 East Asia Edit In Japanese Buddhist customs the festival honoring the departed spirits of one s ancestors is known as the Bon Festival and is held in July or August 6 For the Hindus ancestors are celebrated during Pitri Paksha It is based on the Hindu lunar calendar and the period lasts for 14 days falling towards the beginning of September 7 In Nepal the popular festival of Gai Jatra honors the deceased and is observed in the month of Bhadra the date of which corresponds to the first day of the month of Gunla in the lunar Nepal Era calendar 8 South America Edit El Dia de los Muertos has many names across South America including El Dia de los Difuntos Day of the Deceased El Dia de los Santos Day of the Saints Todos Santos All Saints El Dia de las Animas Day of the Souls and El Dia de las Animas Benditas Day of the Blessed Souls A combination of Pre Columbian and Catholic celebrations El Dia de Los Muertos involves visiting cemeteries candelight vigils and offerings to deceased family members 9 See also EditAncestor worship All Souls Day Bon Festival Dia de Muertos Death customs Death anniversary Ghost Festival Radonitsa Samhain Thursday of the Dead Tiwah TotensonntagReferences Edit a b Smyth Charles Piazzi 1867 Life and Work at the Great Pyramid During the Months of January Edmonston and Douglas p 372 Festival of the Dead Day of the Dead Dia de Los Muertos October 30 2016 Festivals in the ancient Egyptian calendar www ucl ac uk Retrieved 2020 12 16 Olcott William Tyler 1911 Star lore of all ages a collection of myths legends and facts concerning the constellations of the Northern Hemisphere New York Public Library New York London G P Putnam s sons Sulkes Aaron Wein Simon March 2012 Mexico The lively colors of death Palliative amp Supportive Care 10 1 65 66 doi 10 1017 S1478951511000617 ISSN 1478 9523 PMID 22329940 S2CID 45048759 Bon A B C 3 2012 02 20 Archived from the original on 2012 02 20 Retrieved 2020 12 16 Swami Shantananda Pitru Paksa Gai Jatra A Celebration of Life Death and Renewal Rubin Museum of Art rubinmuseum org Retrieved 2020 12 16 Affairs Berkley Center for Religion Peace and World Day of the Dead in Latin America and the United States berkleycenter georgetown edu Retrieved 2020 12 16 External links EditChristian Roy 2005 Traditional Festivals Vol 2 M Z A Multicultural Encyclopedia Volume 1 ABC CLIO pp Original from the University of California ISBN 978 1 57607 089 5 Frazer James George 1913 The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead Macmillan pp Original from the University of California Festival of the Dead Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Festival of the Dead amp oldid 1126980306, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
