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Rooted in Aztec ritual and Catholic tradition, Día de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday that celebrates death as a natural part of the human experience.

On this day, the souls of family, friends and loved ones who have passed are awakened and reunited with the living world. The living celebrate this reunion through lively gatherings, food, music and dance. Many families visit the resting places of their deceased loved ones or build ofrendas in their homes to leave offerings of remembrance – candles, bright marigolds called cempazuchitl, foods, sweets and colorful works of art.

Día de los Muertos is not a day of mourning, but of joy, celebration and acceptance. This holiday stands as a reminder that death offers infinite life. Our souls live on through the hearts and memories of those we love.