Jena Sandoval Elementary Spanish Cultural Reflection Hispanic culture values family and the time family spends together. We can see some examples on television as movies and shows come out explaining qualities that many grow up with. Personally, my favorite example is Dia De Muertos. This holiday is also known as Day of the Dead. A beautiful and spiritual holiday is when those loved ones that have passed are able to visit us and receive offerings. During this time, families arrange an offrenda in their homes with beautiful decorations, photos, and offerings honoring the family members that came before them. They spend the day entranced in celebration and lively music. In America, we honor family in a different way. Tributes are written alongside…show more content… They call it The Land of the Dead, or Chicunamictlán. This is a land where those who have passed go to live until Dia De Muertos. I believe it is safe to assume that in this afterlife, everyone is free of illness and pain. Of course, no one can know exactly what afterlife looks like; however, a celebration of life and joyful music surrounded by those you love sounds quite nice. In American culture, you commonly see an afterlife of Heaven. They are similar in the way of the lack of disease and pain. Spending time with loved ones and being (in some people words) the best version of yourself. In just about every culture, honoring family is a strong tradition. The ofrenda is one way this happens on Dia De Muertos. Photos are placed out so that family can cross over. It is believed that without photos, loved ones are not able to return home. Food and items they enjoyed in life are sat in their photos. Stories are told with the memories of those still living. The ofrenda is usually separated into tiers, with the top portions being those who are invited to the home. The second tier is often used as encouragement to help those that pass feel
