Dia de los Muertos "Day of the Dead" Celebration
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Date and Time for this Past Event
- Mon, Oct 31, 2022 - Wed, Nov 2, 2022 11am - 11pm
Details
Join our festivities for Dia de los Muertos here at the Matador in Boise with food and drink specials. For three whole days, October 31st through November 2nd, we will enjoy this celebration of life, not death, with flowers and candles giving thanks to those who have gone before us. See you there!!!
Dia de los Muertos or better known as the "Day of the Dead" has its roots in indigenous Mesoamerican culture dating back over 3000 years. This celebration was traditionally held at the beginning of summer to coincide with the time of year when all life was in full bloom. However, with the colonization of Mexico by the Spanish, the holiday was gradually moved to the fall to coincide with the Catholic holidays of All Saint's Day and All Souls Day. During the festival, natives gave thanks and offerings to the goddess Mictecacihuatl, the "Lady of the Dead" who was queen of the underworld. Natives did this in hopes that she would show favor to the living and watch over the bones of the dead to keep them safe.
