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About Dia de los Muertos
Mexico & Central America , Brazil & South America
Ends: Nov 02, 2025
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Day of the Dead, Día de los Muertos, is a Latino celebration highlighting the closeness of family and friends. The holiday celebrates a willingness to pray, remember dead loved ones, and support their spiritual journey through the combination of Catholicism blending elements of the Aztec festival dedicated to the goddess Mictecacihuatl. Celebrations coincide with the Christian observances of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day.
Skulls and skeletons, known as "calaveras" and "calacas," respectively, are common motifs during Día de los Muertos, often depicted humorously or whimsically, dressed in clothes, and participating in everyday activities to mock and trivialize death.
The core belief behind Día de los Muertos is that the spirits of the deceased return to the world of the living during this time to be with their families and loved ones. Families prepare altars or "ofrendas" next to graves when possible and gather for a picnic. These include offerings for the spirits of food, drinks, mementos, and other items that the deceased enjoyed during their lifetime.
Each ofrenda includes multiple layers, each with a specific significance. Typical items on the altar include:
Candles—to light the way for the spirits.
Marigolds (Cempasúchil)—orange and yellow flowers to guide the spirits with their vibrant color and scent.
Photographs—of those celebrated.
Favorite Food and Drinks—of the deceased, including traditional foods like "pan de muerto" (bread of the dead).
Sugar Skulls—decorative and colorful skulls made of sugar, symbolizing death and rebirth.
Papel Picado—perforated paper with intricate designs that represent the fragility of life.
As represented in the many layers of the ofrenda, food is a significant part of Día de los Muertos celebrations. Traditional foods include:
Pan de Muerto—sweet bread often decorated with shapes resembling bones.
Tamales—cornmeal dough filled with meats, cheeses, or other fillings, wrapped in a corn husk, and steamed.
Atole—a warm beverage made from masa (corn dough), water, and additional flavors like vanilla or chocolate.
While Día de los Muertos originated in Mexico, it is celebrated throughout Latin America and among Latino communities in the diaspora. In addition to private family celebrations, public events often feature parades, music, dancing, and art installations.
The holiday has been recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
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