Day of the Dead

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is not a Mexican version of Halloween.

Though related, the two annual events differ greatly in traditions and tone.

Whereas Halloween is a dark night of terror and mischief, Day of the Dead festivities unfold

over two days in an explosion of color and life-affirming joy. Sure, the theme is death, but

the point is to demonstrate love and respect for deceased family members. In towns and

cities throughout Mexico, revelers don funky makeup and costumes, hold parades and

parties, sing and dance, and make offerings to lost loved ones.

The rituals are rife with symbolic meaning. The more you understand about this feast for

the senses, the more you will appreciate it.

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