The Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos in Spanish) is a holiday
celebrated mainly in Mexico and by people of Mexican heritage (and others)
living in the United States and Canada. The holiday focuses on gatherings of
family and friends to pray for and remember friends and relatives who have died.
The celebration occurs on the 1st and 2nd of November, in connection with the
Catholic holy days of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day which take place on
those days. Traditions 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. Observance of the holiday in
Mexican-American communities in the United States has become more important and
widespread as the community grows numerically and economically.
Scholars trace the origins of the modern holiday to indigenous observances
dating back thousands of years, and to an Aztec festival dedicated to a goddess
called Mictecacihuatl (known in English as "The Lady of the Dead").
Similar holidays are celebrated in many parts of the world; for example,
it is a public holiday in Brazil, where many Brazilians celebrate by visiting
cemeteries and churches. In Spain, there are festivals and parades, and at the
end of the day, people gather at cemeteries and pray to their loved ones who
have died. Similar observances occur elsewhere in Europe and in the Philippines,
and similarly-themed celebrations appear in many Asian and African cultures (wikipedia).
In the spirit of the Dia De Los Muertos celebration, we offer this colorful boot adorned with stylized skull inlays and mulitcolor stitching. We use only the highest quality genuine leather materials. You can choose any color combination or order the boot as shown. Boots feature:
- Genuine leather construction
- Inlayed skulls with multicolor stitching
- Metal shank for arch support
- Leather insole and outsole
- Soft cowhide leather lining.
Note: In the box provided at the bottom of this page, please specify your choice of color for each inlay. Example: star - white / eagle - blue, etc.
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