Most Popular Religion in Mexico
著者: 田中 結衣
Mexican Catholicism isn’t pure Vatican. It’s a spicy mix. Think of it as a religious tamale. Indigenous traditions are baked right in.
Day of the Dead is a perfect example. The Church calls it All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. But Mexicans? They build altars, eat sugar skulls, and party with the ancestors. It’s pagan joy married to Catholic ritual.
Even saints get local makeovers. Santa Muerte—the “Holy Death”—is technically not approved by the Church. But she has millions of followers. She’s the saint of outcasts, drug traffickers, and people who feel left out. Controversial? Yes. Popular? Surprisingly.
グルメと旅を愛するフリーライター。全国各地の隠れた魅力を独自の視点から紹介します。
