Have you ever wondered why the “Día de los muertos” is celebrated?

This Mexican celebration

reminds us how finite we are; However, it also teaches us that death is part of life and we should
celebrate it.
• The “Día de los muertos” is considered the most representative tradition of Mexican culture.
It’s linked to the Catholic celebrations of All Souls and All Souls' Day.

• According to tradition, the deceased children are celebrated on November 1st and the adults
are celebrated on the 2nd

• Origin of the “Día de los muertos”

The origins of the celebration of the “Día de los muertos” in Mexico predate the arrival of
the Spaniards. There are records of celebrations in the Mexica, Maya, Purépecha and
Totonaca ethnic groups.

Mexican traditions in the “Día de los muertos”

• Skulls typical of “Dia de los muertos”
The skulls are one of the symbols that all the Mexican regions have in common during the
celebrations of the “Día de los muertos”.

• Altar of “Día de los Muertos”

Altars are another common element in the Day of the Dead tradition. In them can not miss
the petals of cempasúchil, holy water, the image of the most important saint and the image
of the deceased.

• Cemetery in “Día de los Muertos”

During the “Dia de los muertos”, cemeteries are not gloomy places. On the contrary, they
are places of celebration, decorated for the occasion.

• “Día de los muertos” parade in Mexico City

The parade of Mexico City is one of the most important of the “Día de los muertos”
throughout the country. It involves about 2,000 volunteers so that everything goes perfectly.

 What message does the movie Coco transmit about “Día de los muertos”?
The film transmits the union of the family and not to be forgotten by the loved ones on
special dates such as the day of the dead, despite the mistakes he made in life, a memory is
important. The film transmits the Mexican feeling through tradition.