Halloween Special: All about Mexico's Eight Nights of Dead tradition (Credit: AI)
\n\nFor the world, the Halloween stretch is one of kitschy costumes and unbridled revelry. The theme in Mexico however, is slightly more sombre, expanding over an eight day period where souls are welcomed and honoured from across the realms – each night being set aside for a very specific kind of departed soul.
\n\nThe first night, October 27, will be dedicated to pets and domestic animals. On this night, one's deceased pets – no matter the species – are believed to return. For them, Mexican families leave out water and a small portion of their favourite treat.
\n\nThe next night, October 28, is for those that were lost in tragedy, or through violence – think more along the lines of natural disasters, accidents or violent episodes.
\n\nOctober 29 comes next, the night of which is dedicated to those who lost their lives to water, likely, drowning, and other adjacent accidents or eventualities.
\n\nThe night of October 30 is set aside to honour the forgotten and lonely souls. This is the night everyone bands together in their own ways, to pay respect to souls who have no family left…
Original source: https://www.timesnownews.com/lifestyle
