In a small village during the Day of the Dead, a young boy was walking home alone. He passed by an old abandoned house that was said to be haunted. As he got closer, he saw a faint glow coming from inside. Curious, he peeked in and saw a skeleton sitting at a table as if having a meal. The skeleton then slowly turned its head towards the boy, and the boy ran all the way home, screaming. He never walked past that house again.
There was a story in a small town. A hunter died mysteriously in the woods. Ever since, hikers claim that when they pass by the spot where he was found, they sometimes hear what seems like the click of a trigger in the stillness of the forest. It's as if the hunter's final moment is being replayed over and over, the trigger sound a reminder of his untimely death.
There was a man who, during the Day of the Dead, visited the cemetery where his father was buried. He brought his father's favorite cigar and a bottle of tequila. He sat there for hours, sharing stories with his father as if he were still alive. He talked about his new job, his family, and how much he missed him. This was his way of celebrating his father's life and keeping his memory alive during this special day.
Yes, there is a well - known story about La Llorona. Although she is associated more with Mexican folklore in general, her story is often told during the Day of the Dead. La Llorona is the weeping woman. She drowned her children in a fit of rage and now she wanders, crying and looking for them. People believe that during the Day of the Dead, her spirit is especially active, and she might be seen near bodies of water, still sobbing and searching.
Another tale involves a haunted altar. A family set up an altar for the Day of the Dead, but they made a mistake in the placement of the offerings. As a result, an angry spirit was attracted. Every night, the family would hear strange noises coming from the altar area. The candles on the altar would flicker wildly even when there was no wind. They had to seek the help of a shaman to correct their mistake and appease the spirit.
A story goes that in a small village, there was an old artist who passed away. On the Day of the Dead, the villagers decorated his old studio with his paintings. At night, they heard the sound of a paintbrush moving on a canvas. When they peeked in, they saw a faint figure of the artist painting again. It was as if he came back to enjoy one more moment of doing what he loved in the place he loved, among the people who remembered him.
One spooky Day of the Dead ghost story is about a woman who saw the apparition of her deceased grandmother on that day. She was at the cemetery, and suddenly, she felt a cold breeze. Then, she saw her grandmother's figure among the tombstones. It was as if her grandmother was there to celebrate the Day of the Dead with the family one last time.
There's a story of a derelict old house where a tragic death occurred long ago. A young girl died in that house under mysterious circumstances. Ever since, visitors claim to see her apparition in the attic window. She looks pale and sad, and it gives a feeling of dread to those who see her. They also sometimes hear the sound of her crying echoing through the empty halls.
The Day of the Dead also has ties to the Catholic Church. When the Spanish conquistadors arrived in Mexico, they tried to convert the indigenous people. Over time, the indigenous beliefs about honoring the dead merged with Catholic All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day. This created the unique blend that is the Day of the Dead we know today. It became a way for families to remember and pray for their deceased loved ones in a culturally rich way.
One of my covid day by day stories was when the lockdown first started. I was really bored at home. I spent a lot of time just looking out of the window, longing for the days when I could go out freely. I started learning new recipes though, which was kind of fun.
One day by day COVID story could be about a family. At the start, they were all scared when the first case was reported in their town. Each day, they stocked up on essentials like food and masks. As days passed, they adjusted to the new normal of online work and school. They also started to help their neighbors by sharing extra supplies.