Some families will even stay in the cemetery throughout the night during the celebration days.įlor de Muerto (English translation: Marigold, literally translated as “flower of the dead”) is widely used for decoration during el Dia De Los Muertos. They decorate the graves of their loved ones, as well as bring in food and drink to celebrate all day. As it’s celebrated now, the idea remains to celebrate the lives of the dead, instead of mourn them.Ĭelebrations are often had as families visit cemeteries together. Every year they temporarily returned to earth, on Día de los Muertos. Deceased were kept alive by remembering their spirit. Death was instead seen as a natural phase in the continuation of life. Pre-Hispanic indigenous cultures Aztec, Toltec, and other Nahua people, considered mourning the dead disrespectful. Whether you celebrate Día de los Muertos or not, there is so much beauty and lessons you can learn on life and death. (Día de los Muertos is not to be confused with Halloween, which is a completely separate tradition.)
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It’s also recognized throughout Latin America and around the world, and is only gaining in popularity.ĭía de los Muertos has gone mainstream in the United States in recent years, from the 2017 animated Pixar box office hit movie Coco to the 2020 release of the (already sold out) Barbie Signature Día de los Muertos Collector Doll. Initially, the holiday began several thousand years ago as a reaffirmation of indigenous life, but now Mexicans from all religious and ethnic backgrounds take part in the 2-day celebration. Día de los Muertos (English translation: Day of the Dead) is a joyful, colorful holiday to remember those who have passed before us, celebrated October 31st through November 2nd every year.
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