Festival of the Dead

Bon Festival, with candle lanterns, celebrated at the Albuquerque Bridge, Sasebo, Japan

Festival of the Dead or Feast of Ancestors[1] is held by many cultures throughout the world in honor or recognition of deceased members of the community, generally occurring after the harvest in August, September, October, or November.

In many cultures a single event, Festival of the Dead, lasting up to 3 days, was held at the end of October and beginning of November; examples include the Peruvians, the Pacific Islanders, the people of the Tonga Islands, the ancient Persians, ancient Romans, and the northern nations of Europe.[1] The country of Mexico celebrates Día de Muertos from October 31 to November 2.[2]

  1. ^ a b Smyth, Charles Piazzi (1867). Life and Work at the Great Pyramid During the Months of January. Edmonston and Douglas. p. 372. Festival of the Dead.
  2. ^ "Day of the Dead (Día de Los Muertos)". October 30, 2016.