02/11/2024
Hanal Pixán, the Mayan celebration of "Food for the Souls," honors ancestors during the Day of the Dead in Yucatán. From October 31 to November 2, families prepare altars adorned with traditional foods like mucbipollo, a large tamale cooked underground, symbolizing the connection between the living and the dead. Altars feature offerings of food, candles, and cherished items, inviting the spirits of loved ones to return and celebrate. This sacred time blends Mayan rituals with Catholic influences, creating a deep sense of remembrance and connection between generations.