4 Things You Didn't Know About the Day of the Dead

July 18, 2018

Dio de los Muertos or Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday that is celebrated on the 1st and 2nd of November. People associate it with Halloween since its literally the day after and consider it the Mexican version of Halloween. Mexicans believe that on the day of the dead, spirits of their loved ones come to visit them. During this holiday, they decorate their houses along with cemeteries and put food out for their loved ones. Here are some things you might not have known about this holiday:

1.) Skulls are a major aspect

Yes, there are skulls everywhere during this holiday, but have you seen them? Also known as sugar skulls, these are brightly colored and designed skulls with flowers and other ornaments attached to them, giving them a lighthearted appearance rather than morbid. Skulls are even gifted to one another and people get them painted on their faces as well.

2.) It’s a two day holiday

Despite being named in the singular, it’s actually a two day celebration. The first day is celebrated for the children that have passed away and the second is for adults.

3.) Flowers are important

Cemeteries, altars at home and churches are decorated with different flowers especially marigolds which are commonly the official flower for this event.

4.) It’s not supposed to be scary

Despite being called the Day of the Dead, it is a celebration of the life someone lived and honoring it after their passing. The Day of the Dead is in fact quite the opposite of Halloween as it mostly has a carnivalesque vibe rather than a grim and haunting one.

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