Mexico's Day of the Dead celebrations

Every November 1st and 2nd, Mexico holds its largest public celebration: Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a fusion of Roman Catholic and Indigenous rituals that honor and remember deceased loved ones. Far from a mournful affair, the holiday is a time of celebration and warmth. Correspondent Enrique Acevedo talks with Mexico City's minister of culture Claudia Curiel De Icaza about the city's celebrations; with acclaimed chef Elena Reygadas about baking traditional pan de muerto; and with author Regina Marchi, who has documented the holiday's growing popularity on both sides of the border in her book, "Day of the Dead in the U.S.A."

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[dennismorris]

Truly a great Mexican tradition! ¡Viva México!

[patriciasmith]

My little granddaughter who watched Coco on Disney+ with me and she was only about 7 years old and I woke up a couple days after watching that movie with her and I saw a picture of my dad on the stairs and she put an assortment of other things, flowers, ribbons and she found a candle holder and she asked me how did I like her afrienda that she made for grandpa, I probably didn’t spell it right. I thought wow she learned a cultural fact from a cartoon. I love it when kids learn new things, good things of course!

[latino_God]

I’ve noticed that in the last few years, Mexico is catapulting itself not only into the world market but as a world renowned player in every aspect. Keep Reaching for the stars Mexico

[IntriguedLioness]

I am not from Mexico, not even born in the states. But since living in the US I have embraced the message of honoring the departed, a message celebrated in many cultures on the three continents I have lived. Every year I seem to add another piece of art and try another recipe.

[texaspanda]

This is one of the most beautiful holidays EVER! This year it meant even more to me with the passing of my beloved grandfather who I miss every day. Love you grandpa and I hope you got to come back and ver nuestro familia!

[aedrainternational]

We love how traditions from our rural communities in Mexico are now celebrated all around the world 🙌🏽🙌🏽🥰🇲🇽😍💀🌺

[michael]

Day of the Dead is amazing. The costumes, art and use.of skulls is absolutely beautiful.

[joseangelperez]

The most beautiful tradition and celebration all over México, Even around the worldwide.
Come to visit México. Ando never you Will forget.

[victorbrack]

As a Mexican who lives in Mexico I have learned from my culture to honor those who shaped my personality, those who loved me and are no longer with me.
How could we know how to make our way any further in life without knowing where we come from?
That’s our Mexican statement to the world.
Mexico is being rediscovered by the world and the new generations and it makes me feel so proud.
And let me tell you something, without Mexico, the world could have never been the same. Mexico is in the world’s psyche because of this connection to our family, our ancestors, our welcoming humane warmth to others, our music and of course our delicious tacos.
Love to everyone ❤

[iismyalias]

This is a beautiful tradition. Way more colorful and celebratory than Memorial Day!

[skinbones]

Im 45, since Im a kid we celebrate this at home, and all families around. Now is a celebration embraced by almost the whole world thanks to Coco and James Bond movies, but only down here in México feels the real thing.

[odiewan]

my birthday is Nov 1 and my wife and I have held a birthday/Halloween/Day of The Dead party for many years. Recently, as we've grown older and life is starting to take more often than it gives, it has evolved into more of a Day of The Dead celebration than the other. I no longer have living relatives, so this festival gives me comfort as I keep the memory of my family alive. We now have an Ofrendas w/ our loved ones and encourage our guests to participate. I recently was able to console a dear friend who lost her husband to suicide. I encouraged her to erect a shrine and she told me how it helped her.

[margieerwin]

I love this celebration and one more opportunity to remember and honor my loved ones who have passed.

[natashasemrau]

Hey, Day of the Dead is not just a pop culture current event. This day has been celebrated for many many years. This holiday was celebrated by the Mayan people before the Conquistadors destroyed their culture way way back before even l was born. So many people loved this day of remembence for their dead ones.

[gtcool]

NEVER FORGET AND ALWAYS CELEBRATED THE LIVING AND THE DEATH .
FROM MEXICO WITH LOVE.

[elesvanjl]

The great parade in Mexico City is new of course, and much of the celebration also is novel. The core of the tradition is make an altar and go to cementery to celebrate with family and friends, this this has been going on for centuries.

[jeffpetrie]

SO much more fun and meaningful than Halloween! We in Los Angeles have a blast on Olvera Street, where this city began. 💀👍🏼💕

[CarlosMendoza-jqpy]

Bless and honor to have Mexican blood running tru my veins.100% Mexico 🇲🇽 has the best traditions in the world Viva LA RAZA

[ivangarciaramos]

Growing up in Mexico. For days of the dead October 31 to November 2. We did not do parades or dress up skull face paint. I remember we did put an alter, visited the graves, and a lot of praying. I also remember that each state and town had a variation of this. Times have change.

[daddymac]

They mentioned the movie "CoCo" in this piece but the other animated movie "Book of Life" came out before CoCo. I really like it.