Therefore, The pixán or «the soul of man» He was considered a gift from the gods, which was a time on earth and then travel through snake -shaped roads to the underworld.
The ancient Maya They buried their dead in the courtyards of their houses to worship them continuously, since according to their beliefs, these They were still present In their homes. Hence the origin of this tradition.
Some typical dishes are prepared in special wood ovens, such as mucbipol or GDP.Loeskieboom / getty images.
What rites are part of Hanal Pixán?
Like every tradition, there are different rites that are part of the celebrations that the Maya made, being the most common:
Altar for children
The first day dedicated to deceased children, the altar is decorated with a Embroidered tablecloth in cheerful tones, In addition to foods, sweets and toys, yellow, xtés red and virginian xpujuc flowers.
Adult altar
The second day, it is common for altars dedicated to deceased adults to Aluminum with wax candles, flowers, rough branches, photographs and typical food, such as atole, kids or mucbipoles, xec, dulce de papaya, x'pelón tamales, sweet bread and balché, an intoxicating drink that is done with the bark of a typical tree of the region.
Bix
This rite, also known as octaveit is a meeting or party that is made On the eight days of Hanal Pixán, in which they come on candle rows on the doors of the houses, so that the souls see their way when they retire from the peoples at the end of this celebration.
One of Hanal Pixán's traditional dishes is the mucbipol or GDP.Maelena1 / getty images.
Special dishes
Like each region of the country, the Typical gastronomy You cannot miss for this celebration. One of the most popular drinks is the Tan-Chucuáan atole that is done with corn dough, cocoa, pepper and anise.
On the other hand, the mucbipolo either GDP It is a large tamale made of corn and butter flour dough, filled with chicken and pork, wrapped in banana leaves and cooked in wood oven, in addition to dough cakes and beans called Pibil-X'pelón.
Also, it is common for them to be cooked Large pumpkinsaccompanied by jícamas, sweet potatoes and cobs of tender corn.
Finally, although the Dead bread It is not typical of the region, it has been integrated into the celebrations, as well as the Sweey sweets of sugar or chocolate.