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Due to the importance of this holiday, the Day of the Dead is one of the most significant celebrations in Mexican culture. It is celebrated throughout Mexico on November 1 and 2 and one of the most popular customs is to make an offering in their honor.
The Sagas and the Eddas are the two main sources used to record Norse mythology. The former are collections of legendary and historical accounts written by unidentified authors, mainly from Iceland. On the other hand, the core of Norse mythology is found in the Eddas.
The Mid-Autumn Festival traditionally brings Chinese families together to watch the full moon and eat the famous round stuffed buns. It is celebrated on August 15 of the lunar calendar, which coincides with September 10, 2022.
Ghost month is a curious holiday celebrated in many Asian countries, especially those of Taoist and Buddhist traditions, such as China and Japan. It is commemorated during the seventh month of the lunar calendar.
While three Wise Men are celebrated in history for their journey to meet the Messiah, there is a lesser-known but equally influential legend: that of the Fourth Magi King. His odyssey, full of sacrifices, detours, and acts of kindness, teaches us that value is not found in riches, but in unconditional love and compassion for others.
The Day of the Dead celebration is mainly a Catholic holiday, says Elsa Malvido, researcher and professor at the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), because it is based on the syncretism of pre-Hispanics and Spaniards.
