Día de los Muertos

Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is a vibrant and deeply meaningful two-day festival celebrated throughout Mexico. Rather than being a somber occasion, it is a joyous and colorful celebration of life and a heartfelt remembrance of deceased loved ones. The festival is a beautiful blend of indigenous Aztec rituals and Catholicism, brought to the region by Spanish conquistadors. It is celebrated on November 1st (All Saints' Day), which honors deceased children, and November 2nd (All Souls' Day), which honors deceased adults.

During this time, it is believed that the border between the spirit world and the living world dissolves. The souls of the dead awaken and return to the living world to feast, drink, dance, and listen to music with their loved ones. In turn, the living family members treat the deceased as honored guests, leaving their favorite foods and other offerings at ofrendas (altars) built in their honor.