Happy Halloween!
October 31st, 2009 | by admin |
Halloween in Central America is not nearly as popular as it is in the United States, but in certain countries the holiday is celebrated to varying degrees. For example, in San Pedro, on the island of Ambergris Caye in Belize, festivities last several days and resemble those in the U.S, featuring costumes, candy and contests. But in Costa Rica, the holiday is considered pagan—why should it be celebrated, when spirits haunt Costa Rica on a daily basis?
November 1st is All Saint’s Day in the Central American nations closest to Mexico, also called the Day of the Dead, or Dia de Los Muertos. In Santiago Sacatepequez, Guatemala, men dress up in devil costumes and playfully chase children through the streets, and extravagant kites fill the air with color. No matter your faith, it’s a great time to celebrate life—as well as death.
