Every November 1 and 2, Mexican families celebrate the Day of the Dead festivity. Between chants and skull candies, Mexican men and women remember their deceased loved ones, celebrating death in typical Mexican colored pantheons and in their own homes, where a leafy altar for the dead is a must, with the favorite food of their loved ones. Deceased, their photos, the bread of the dead, the chopped papers, some beautiful or the cempasúchil (the orange flower typical of the altars).
We want to pay homage to this festival of pre-Hispanic origin, Cultural Heritage of Humanity. For this reason, we have compiled the best phrases for the Day of the Dead to honor those who are no longer here and popular Mexican expressions where death is always present. Take note of these special messages to honor those who are no longer here!
The true origin of the Day of the Dead
The origin of the Day of the Dead dates back to the indigenous culture and predates the arrival of the Spanish in America. Traditionally, a tribute was paid to death, which was conceived as a trip to Milan (place of the dead). On this trip, it is believed that the souls of the deceased have to go through various obstacles until they meet Mictlantecuhtli and Mictecacíhuatl (lord and lady of the dead) to whom an offering must be made to achieve eternal rest.
In addition, Milan is divided and each soul, based on the causes of death, ends up in its corresponding place: Milan for those who died due to natural causes, Tonatiuh Icahn for warriors killed in battle and Ton acatecutli for deceased children.
With the arrival of the Spanish and the evangelization of indigenous peoples, the tradition was modified and gave rise to what we know today.
Phrases to commemorate the Day of the Dead
The idea of the festival of the dead is to celebrate life and honor our dead. For this reason, some popular phrases and sayings are common these days, in addition to the typical decoration elements such as the. Don’t miss this selection that brings together the true spirit of the Day of the Dead.
1The one who occupies the most is not greater, but the one who leaves a void in his absence
It is said that during the night, the deceased whom we truly love visit us. For this reason, for Mexican culture it is important to leave a legacy in life.
2In this rattling world of dying, no one escapes
A wise Mexican phrase that makes all human beings equal, because in the end we will all have something in common, death.
3Under stars and mystery we sing so as not to cry. These are days to celebrate and remember
It is very common for Mexican families to get together to sing the favorite songs of their deceased or those that make them remember.
4Do not forget your dead, because they are always close to you. Happy Day of the Dead!
A perfect phrase to celebrate the Day of the Dead that recalls that Mexican spirit of the holiday, get closer to your deceased loved ones.
5Here comes the calico with everything and brooch, and if you don’t take care of yourself, it hits you with the car
When you are reckless, be careful, because death may be lurking nearby.
6Who wants to really enjoy and have fun, come with the skulls to enjoy in the pantheon
Because the Day of the Dead party is celebrated in the cemetery with songs, messages and food, in the company of your loved ones, the living and the dead.
7You have to live smiling to die happy
Well yes, this to live it happily, isn’t it?
8If death knocks on your door, let her in and tell her she’s welcome.
It is believed that on the night of November 1 your dead visit you to see you and eat the bread that you have left on the. Therefore, you must always let them enter with the door open.
9Don’t take life too seriously because we won’t get out of it alive
Oh littlies always good, after all, in the end we will all be dead, so it is best to take life a little more relaxed.
10I don’t want to die without having loved first, but I don’t want to die of love either.
During the Day of the Dead festivities it is also common to, and this is a very typical phrase that usually accompanies an exhibition altar.
Eleven one proposes, God disposes, death arrives and everything breaks down
Therefore, you have to live up to date, live in the present and accept what comes.
12The one who eats petite, even the bread of the dead takes
A well-known Mexican that has to do with those who die because of gluttony. Those who die from swallowing are the ones who take the bread of the dead (a typical sweet on dates) when they visit relatives.
13The pantheons are full of the dead and gluttons
Because both the living and the dead enjoy the delicacies of these days in cemeteries, such as pan de metro, sugar skulls or pumpkin.
14Death is so certain to overtake us that it gives us a lifetime head start.
What a great truth! Therefore, you have to make the most of life and learn to honor death.
Mexican expressions related to death
Deaths always present in the Mexican worldview, therefore, there are many expressions where it is named, even when they do not have so much to do with it. Do you want to meet them? Keep reading.
Fifteen He wasn’t dead, he was partying
Beyond the Colombian film with the same title, this is a very common Mexican expression to designate those overly partying people, who seem to have been lost for days…
16The dead to the well and the alive to the joy
An expression that is used when you want to say that life must be lived in its entire splendor.
17The skinny one already took it
It is said when someone dies. The skinny one is the, also known as la huesuda, the Mexican incarnation of death. From this expression, others are derived such as ‘ the bonny one took him away De Ella’, ‘ he already hung up his tennis shoes on her de Ella’, ‘ and he already kicked the bucket ‘… They all mean the same thing.
18How you see yourself, I saw myself, and how you see me, you will see yourself
An expression that the older ones say to the little ones to remind them that life and that they should not judge.
19It seems to me a very dead (beer)
Well yes, although it is hard to believe, the good dead are a cool beer.
Twenty He who kills with iron, dies with iron
Actually, this Isa widely used in many countries, which in Mexico take it very seriously.
Twenty one don’t even hang that dead man on me
When you don’t want to be blamed for something that doesn’t even have to do with you.
22The dead and the close to three days stink
Staying too long in someone else’s house can annoy guests.
23The dead to the grave and the living to mischief
To enjoy life! While we can, while we’re alive, it’s important to live life to the fullest.
24Dead the dog, the rabies is gone
When the factor causing the problem disappears, the problem itself comes to an end. It is what this wise Mexican saying related to death means.
25After the child drowned, to cover the well
It is said when a problem has not been resolved or does not want to be resolved on time.
26They say that death comes whistling from the nopalera
An expression when talking about death approaching for someone.
27Marriage and shroud, from heaven they come down
And it is that according to this popular Mexican saying, you never know when you will get married, nor when you will die, that is, you cannot foresee the.
28The one who dies for his pleasure until death knows him
It is said when someone does something that knowingly will hurt or harm them but they still do it accepting all the consequences.
29You don’t even have to drop dead
It is said of a person who is in a precarious financial situation. Sometimes it is used derogatorily to designate someone who looks more than what he has.
