the day of the dead is celebrated in mexico.
the day of the dead is celebrated in mexico.
where is the day of the dead celebrated?
mexico
one of the largest tourist events in the state is noche de muertos or night of the dead. this is celebrated on the dates around 2 november. essentially, these are day of the dead celebrations, which are celebrated all over mexico, but with unique variations. the events of these days show a blending of both pre-hispanic and catholic beliefs and traditions. noche de muertos is celebrated most strongly in the towns and villages around lake patzcuaro such as tzintzuntzan, ihuatzio, as well as patzuaro itself, which was the center of the purépecha empire. as in other parts of mexico, altars to the dead, both in homes and on graves are erected and covered with offerings such as bread, fruit and other items. one aspect which is unique to the event here is the lighting and floating of hundreds of small candles and flowers on lake patzcuaro on the night between 1 and 2 november. it is also believed that on this night the souls of mintzita, the daughter of purépecha king tzintzicha and itzihuapa, son of taré rise. theirs is a romeo and juliet story as they were never able to marry due to the spanish invasion of their lands. today, it is said that the two rise up and head toward a specific cemetery to receive visitors. there are a number of other rituals performed on these days such as the terescuan y campaneri... a kind of treasure hunt for hidden harvest items.
michoacán
hedgehogs are nocturnal, but gymnures are less so, and may be active during the day. many species live in simple burrows, while others construct temporary nests on the surface from leaves and grass, or shelter in hollow logs or similar hiding places. erinaceids are solitary animals outside the breeding season, and the father plays no role in raising the young.









































female erinaceids give birth after a gestation period of around six to seven weeks. the young are born blind and hairless, although hedgehogs begin to sprout their spines within 36 hours of birth.









































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erinaceidae