Día de los Difuntos

Día de los Difuntos or Day of the deceased is a day which people in the Canary islands, and in fact in many places of the world including my own country Ireland, celebrate. It is celebrated on 2nd November here in the Canary Islands.

It is a day when we remember those who have died and we think about them. It is not a day for sadness but for happiness; when we can remember all the good things about those friends and family who are no longer with us. We remember the good times, the joy, the laughter and the fun we had together and this brings us a happiness and a togetherness we will always have.

Halloween is based on a festival held in Ireland by the Celts thousands of years ago; the ancient Celts remembered their family and friends at this time, and wished them and each other happiness. It was called 'Samhain'. (pronounced sam ween)

So remember at Halloween when you are dressing up and going for tricks or treats, it is also an important time of the year for many people in the world to remember about their family and friends who have passed away.