Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead): Celebrate Life and Death in Mexico

Rooted in pre-Hispanic Mesoamerican cultures

History

Offerings, altars, and parades

Traditions

Remember loved ones and celebrate Mexican culture

Significance

Pan de Muerto, calaveras, and ofrendas

Build an altar, visit a cemetery, or attend a celebration

Celebrated in Mexico, the US, Canada, and beyond

Featured in Spectre, Coco, Breaking Bad, and Like Water for Chocolate

A beautiful and meaningful holiday