Day of the Dead #2 18″x18″ Hooked Pillow Wool

Description

NCU-571 DAY OF THE DEAD #2

Day of the Dead (Spanish: Da de Muertos) is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and around the world in other cultures. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died. It is particularly celebrated in Mexico, where it is a national holiday, and all banks are closed. The celebration takes place on November 1 and 2, in connection with the Catholic holidays of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. Traditions connected with the holiday include building private altars honoring the deceased using sugar skulls, marigolds, and the favorite foods and beverages of the departed and visiting graves with these as gifts. They also leave possessions of the deceased. Scholars trace the origins of the modern Mexican holiday to indigenous observances dating back hundreds of years and to an Aztec festival dedicated to the goddess Mictecacihuatl.

Wool Hand Hooked Pillow with beige velvet backing. Backing includes a zipper. Dry clean only.

All pillows come with a poly insert. Down Stuffers are available as an luxurious alternative. Look for Part Number SD-1818 for a Down Stuffer suitable to give your 18″ x 18″ pillow a classic ‘overstuffed’ look.