From the History Channel, a handy refresher course.
The Day of the Dead (el Día de los Muertos), is a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration.
A blend of Mesoamerican ritual, European religion and Spanish culture, the holiday is celebrated each year from October 31-November 2. While October 31 is Halloween, November 1-2 is All Souls Day or the Day of the Dead. According to tradition, the gates of heaven are opened at midnight on October 31 and the spirits of children can rejoin their families for 24 hours. The spirits of adults can do the same on November 2.
Noche Mexican BBQ (1838 Bardstown Rd.) is celebrating Día de los Muertos all week long.
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Here is what you can expect Oct. 30 – Nov. 3:
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- Drink specials all week
- Wear your best Halloween costume on Tuesday
- Live music Wednesday & Thursday
- Salsa dancing on Friday
- Face painting Wednesday & Friday
We can’t wait to see you there. Reservations not required, but recommended.
