Mexican Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is a vibrant Mexican celebration held on November 1st and 2nd. This holiday honors deceased loved ones with lively festivities, blending ancient Aztec traditions with Catholicism. Families create colorful altars, or ofrendas, adorned with marigolds, candles, and photographs, offering food and mementos. Sugar skulls, pan de muerto, and papel picado are iconic symbols. Processions, music, and dance bring communities together in joyful remembrance. Unlike somber mourning, Día de los Muertos embraces death as a natural part of life, celebrating the enduring bonds with those who have passed on.