Additionally, on November 2nd, kids participate in calavereando, commonly known as "skulling," which entails visiting houses and requesting "a little skull" (a reward). Mosaics crafted from zempaschuitl and other flower petals adorn the tombs of Mixquic. Naturally, skeletal figures are often depicted in the mosaics. A cautionary tale often told during Dias de los Muertos is that of those who meet a grim fate due to their foolishness. The story goes that those who behaved recklessly or maliciously in life might find themselves in the afterlife performing menial tasks, such as trimming calaveras, using a razor and scissors, as punishment for their foolish actions.
Tenek People's Traditions Among the many indigenous peoples of the Mexican state of San Luis Potos, the Teneks…show more content… During the celebration, the spirits of the departed are believed to visit the ofrendas in the houses of certain Tenek people, so the community skips the cemeteries altogether. However, on November 2nd, they paid their respects by burying scraps of food in the graves of their ancestors. Both the outside and interior of the property are adorned with arches, a significant feature in Xantolo architecture. These arches, constructed from twisted, locally sourced branches adorned with zempaschuitl and olotillo, symbolize the thirteen sky according to Aztec religion. To help the departed return to the afterlife, on November 2nd, a fresh path is laid down in lieu of the zempaschuitl petals that had previously guided them to the fore. Sugar skulls are not part of the tradition in this area. During Xantolo, guests to the house are served a small portion of the meal, which is made from pigs, turkeys, and chickens that the homeowners bought in February, as an initial gift to the soil. The Tenek also use masks that they have made themselves to perform traditional dances at Xantolo. These dances often
