On this day, Ecuadorians prepare food in preparation for visits from the souls of deceased relatives. They believe food will help souls gain strength on their ...

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In the case of Ecuador, Day of the Dead in Ecuador (sometimes also known as Day of the Deceased or All Souls' Day) is celebrated on 2 November.

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On November 2nd, known in Ecuador as Día de los Difuntos (Day of the Deceased), friends and family come to remember their loved ones, bringing ...

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Historical Background. The Day of the Dead has pre-Columbian origins. Indigenous communities held ceremonies and rituals to honor the memory of ...

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The roots of Día de los Difuntos trace back to pre-Hispanic Andean customs. For the Quitu-Cara people and other Indigenous groups in what is now ...

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Many of the traditions associated with the Day of the Dead go back to before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors. The native people had their own burial ...

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This celebration stems from the belief that the souls of dead relatives visit on this day and families need to ensure that there is plenty of food available for ...

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The Day of the Dead is a holiday traditionally celebrated on November 1 and 2, though other days, such as October 31 or November 6, may be included ...

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Dia de los Difuntos (Day of the Deceased) is celebrated on November 2nd, and Cuenca's (a city in Ecuador) independence day is celebrated on November 3rd.

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Long ago in Ecuador, the Día de los Muertos was marked by exhuming the dead and carrying them through the town in a procession to honor their ...

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