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Royal Holiday Vacation Club: Day Of The Dead Celebrations – Earth’s Attractions

Day of the Dead: The Unique Mexican Holiday

Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos or Día de Los Muertos) is the quintessential Mexican holiday that reunites the living with the dead and the departed. It is primarily a family tradition observed for thousands of years, with its roots dating back to the ancient Aztec culture.

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In Aztec culture, death was believed to be transitory, and the souls of the departed ones could come to visit the living.

Although the basic premise of the festival remains the same, its nature has altered since the arrival of the Spanish settlers in the 16th century. Nowadays, many see the Day of the Dead celebration as a curious blend of Mexican mysticism and Catholic traditions.

Of late, the holiday has also become well-known worldwide, and tourists from all over the world flock to many Mexican cities and

My 50th birthday celebrations in Amsterdam

Turning 50 is a pretty big deal in the Netherlands. I’ve often seen signs of it in Amsterdam and around the country – family and friends decorate the house of the one celebrating with festive bunting, banners and balloons emblazoned with “50”, and sometimes prominent, inflated figures on the front lawn! The birthday person is referred to as ‘Abraham’ or ‘Sarah’, a custom that celebrates the wisdom gained over fifty years, and is expected to throw a party (and foot the bill). This is how I celebrated my 50th birthday in Amsterdam.

When I ushered in 2022, I remember my thoughts drifting to the ‘milestone’ ahead and the pressure of planning something special. I had nine months to plan my 50th birthday. In the months that followed, countless ideas and plans were formulated and