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After a few days of enchanting celebration and moving observance, another Day of the Dead has come to pass. Now, as decorations are dismounted and the smell of flowers fades from the air, we take a look back at the colors and the splendor of this Mexican holiday. From monumental parades in Mexico’s largest cities to the quiet remembrances that take place at every home around the country, this is a multi-layered event that anyone can be part of.
Across Mexico, people set up ofrendas—an offering at an alter meant to welcome deceased loved ones. Meanwhile, some revel in dressing up as catrinas—the elegantly dressed skeletons that have become synonymous with this celebration. The most common way of celebrating this renowned holiday is the timeless tradition of families visiting and decorating their loved one’s graves before setting a feast. This practice always offers the most touching and beautiful scenes.
Día de Muertos or Day of the Dead has its origins in the belief that the souls of those who have parted come back for one night. So let’s take a look at how devoted families and the general public greeted them this year. Scroll down to see how Mexicans celebrated Day of the Dead 2022.
Over the last few years, large Day of the Dead parades have become a staple of Día de Muertos celebrations in Mexico.
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Many people love to dress up as catrinas—the elegantly dressed skeletons that have become synonymous with the holiday.
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All across Mexico, people set up Day of the Dead ofrendas at home, honoring their deceased loved ones with food, flowers, candles, drinks, and sugar skulls.
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However, Día de Muertos truly comes alive at Mexico’s graveyards, where families gather to decorate and feast on the night November 1 and in the wee hours of November 2.
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