Where is everyone from??

[Glirdan]

You know, the only thing I find wierd about this thread is that the subject miraculously changed. But I'm frum Canada. The nice, cold country of Canada.

[The Only Real Estel]

Originally posted by Glirdan:

You know, the only thing I find wierd about this thread is that the subject miraculously changed

Welcome to the 'Downs, Glirdan! Once you've been here awhile, you'll notice that subjects can miraculously change quite often .

[Glirdan]

Why thank you Estel for the welome, and I see what you mean by the posts changing a lot. But that's what makes it funner, hey?

[Ainaserkewen]

But I'm frum Canada. The nice, cold country of Canada.

Oh, I disagree Glirdan, from where I'm standing, it's a balmy 7 degrees! The sun is shining, the birds are singing/dying of starvation(just kidding, we put out feeders) and out on the open water one sees sailors practicing for upcoming competitions. Plus, we all know when spring is really truly hear, it's when my Chem teacher, reedy Mr. Black starts coming to school on his practical red and white scooter. That, my good Glirdan is my Canada...oh yes, and welcome to this multi-national site of peace, happiness and Love...ing Tolkien.

[Glirdan]

Well, Ainaserkewn, exactly where are you standing in Canada (which province) beacuse where I'm standing, it's about -12 celcius, so I can't exactly say the same thing, can I?

Glirdy

[Shelob]

Sorry Lalwendë, I've been gone for a short while and only just got around to reading this thread again.

I would suppose then, that the 'Mexican Day of the Dead' celebrations come from the Inca civilisation?

It's more likely that the 'Mexican Day of the Dead' has Aztec origins. The Inca civilization was based in South America in what is now Peru, and I don't believe their culture ever spread as far as mexico (close maybe...but I don't think so). The Aztec civilization however was centerd in the modernday Mexico City, and their culture spread through most of Mexico down into Northern South America. The Axtec civilization is also famous for being almost preoccupied with death, most notably their ritual human sacrifices.
Researching it quickly it seems that the Day of the Dead is a Christanized version of the Aztec celebration of " Miccailhuitontli" (little feast of the dead) which was a month long celebration overseen by their goddess Mictecacihuatl (lady of the dead). After the Aztecs were conquered by the spanish this holiday combined with All Saints Day to become the Day of the Dead.

Just incase you're still interested...

[Mithalwen]

There seem to be a lot of Canadians around.... has Fordim been on a recruitment drive?

[the phantom]

You're right, Mith. I have noticed quite a few Canadians lately.

But you can't expect Fordy to convert many more though. I mean- three or four more would mean that 50% of Canadians would be Barrow-Downs members.