Nowadays, the day is no longer considered by most as a holiday in its own right but only celebrated the day before as All Saints Day. However, celebrations like those in Mexico are not common in Spain. Day of the Dead), just as in Mexico, and dates back to the same Catholic holiday. The day may also be called Día de los Muertos (Engl. This is not an official holiday in Spain and is associated by most families with All Saints Day, celebrated the day before. On November 02, Spain officially celebrates the Día de Los Fieles Difuntos ( Day of the Faithful Deceased). November 02: Día de los Fieles Difuntos – Day of the Dead Because in addition to the dead, all the loved ones who have passed away over the years are remembered. Traditionally, the day is spent with family or in the cemetery. The day dates back to the Catholic holiday commemorating all the saints. In Spain, this day is a public holiday throughout the country. November 01st: El Día de todos los Santos – All Saints’ DayĪs in other Catholic countries, All Saints’ Day (El Día de Todos Los Santos) is celebrated in Spain on November 01 every year. With a sizeable Mexican expat scene, you can also find sporadic events and dress up for Día de Los Muertos between 10/31 and 11/02 in international cities like Barcelona and Madrid. In international cities, you can definitely find Mexican decorations, like here in Gràcia, Barcelona Here in Barcelona, parties and events on the subject are held every year in many areas of the city. And so every year, especially the youngest go out for trick-or-treating.īut also, the expat scene contributes to the adoption of this custom. Similar to many European countries, Halloween is not a native custom, but it is becoming more widely adopted, especially among the younger generation.Įspecially in large and international cities like Madrid and Barcelona, the custom of Halloween has been widely adopted. In this way, the chestnuts can be enjoyed, especially freshly grilled. Today, according to Catalan tradition, people enjoy hot chestnuts and baked sweet potatoes together with their families on this day.Įspecially in the north of Spain, many families go to the countryside or nearby farms for this. These were once typical food served at funerals. This day dates back to the 18th century and, like the following day, is dedicated to the memory of the dead.ĭuring the Castanyada, roasted chestnuts are traditionally eaten. Instead, the so-called Castanyada is traditionally celebrated in Catalonia on the day of October 31. However, nowadays, this is a rather old tradition that has been lost to memory in most places in the country. Because although the witches fit thematically to Halloween, on this day, traditionally, the Spaniards commemorate all those who were burned as alleged witches in the 17th and 18th centuries. But if you think of it as being directly related to Halloween, you’re on the wrong track.
Traditionally, the Día de las Brujas ( Day of the Witches) is celebrated in Spain on October 31. October 31: Día de las Brujas, Halloween & Castanyada The Día de las Brujas In total, it consists of three days and three different celebrations. How do you celebrate the Día de los Muertos in Spain?ĭía de los Muertos is celebrated very differently in Spain than in Mexico. It was believed that the dead returned to the living on this day to celebrate with them. The origins can be traced back to the Catholic holiday and Aztec rituals in which the lives of the deceased were celebrated. There are many parties and events in various places on the Latin American continent, but especially in Mexico. While Día de los Muertos was once more of a religious holiday in Mexico, the day is now celebrated in many parts of Latin America. In recent years, it has become particularly famous for the skeleton disguises (“ calacas“) and skull makeup (“ calaveras“) that some Mexicans wear as part of the celebrations. Día de Los Muertos is a holiday on November 02, celebrated in Mexico as a day of remembrance for the dead.
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