Last November 1st and 2nd was "día de muertos" (1st for dead child, and 2nd for dead grown-ups) here in México, I really enjoy these festivities more than Christmas or any other one. Here it is how it works...
In my culture, my ancestors the Mexicas, had no concept of good ar evil, so there was no hell or heaven, but three places where the souls would rest:
1.- Tlalocan: as the name says, related to Tlaloc, god of the water, in this place the souls of drowned people, sacrified babies and child, and sick people would rest forever, and germinate like new seeds.
2.- Mictlán: place of people who died by natural causes, this
Mexican Power: a tribute to my culture by fiyeropip, journal
Mexican Power: a tribute to my culture
Today I went to the market, and I bought some Huitlacoche, Huanzontles, Corn Dough, Epazote and Cougette Flowers. My mother was going to cook some quesadillas for dinner. When I arrived I told her that I really love to eat huitlacoche and I just love when it's the season for it. I helped her to cook and then I realized that Mexican food si really awesome.
You know REAL mexican food not crappy mexican food from your mall's food court (tacos aren't crispy and filled with yellow cheese you know?).
I used to be the average mexican guy who's not so in touch with his culture, more like embracing USA's culture and trying to ignore mine; I feel ash