Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead is a Mexican celebration of indigenous origin in which the dead are honored. This original tradition dates back to pre-Hispanic times, when it was believed that when someone died, was heading to different places according to the circumstances that have perished. This tradition is linked to the pre-Hispanic agricultural calendar and related to the harvesting of the crop. Today is celebrated on November 2 in conjunction with the 1st day when all the saints are celebrated in the Catholic calendar.

The dates in honor of the dead were very important for what they spent two months, during which people put these altars with offerings to remember their dead, emerging hence the current tradition. The decoration of the altar is made with marigolds. The offering was placed on October 31 and no one can touch, as the guests are dead and they are the ones who initiate the treat; later, when they return to the underworld satisfied it is when the dishes can be tested by relatives.

There are many sites that could mention for its particular way of celebrating the dead at this time, Patzcuaro, Janitzio in Michoacan, Tláhuac and Xochimilco in Mexico City, or Cuetzalan in Puebla, to name a few. The party in these places preserves the essence of tradition nationwide, but each site gives your holiday a special touch that makes it unique and unforgettable. If you are visiting any of these places in Mexico in early November, it pays to be a participant in "The Day of the Dead". Rest assured it will be a fantastic and unforgettable experience.