THE CURRENT ALTARS / OAXACA Many may think that the offering of things at the altar is of pre-Hispanic origin, and it is not, it is something of totally Catholic origin. There was an investigation, led by Dr. Elsa Malvido, a historian of the INAH, (National Institute of Anthropology and History) to clarify that this […]
Category: DAY OF THE DEAD
PREHISPANIC DAY OF THE DEAD
As mentioned in the previous post, the Day of the Dead is a celebration that dates back to pre-Columbian times. With the arrival of the Spaniards it began to change, but how did it all begin? Here is the answer. Actually, the current Day of the Dead, or better said, All Saints Day, is almost […]