Though city centers are filled with parades, booths selling traditional treats, and elaborate costumes, the heart of the celebration is to honor your loved ones.
Day of the Dead is one of Mexico’s most important holidays. Some say the rituals date back over 3,000 years. It’s a time to honor the souls of one’s ancestors. Though city centers are filled with parades, booths selling traditional treats, and elaborate costumes, the heart of the celebration is to honor your loved ones. Shops, homes, and street corners are lined with personal altars featuring photos and trinkets of dead family members, sugar skulls, and colorful marigold flowers. In most areas, it’s both a solemn occasion and a great celebration.