Tonalli Studios manufactures altars for Dia de los Muertos. Esparza discusses the three deaths and learning flower-making. Day of the Dead invites the souls of those who have passed away to visit.
Lorena and Pepino's family gather to eat chicken and mole, placing a portion on the altar for visiting souls.
People gather for the festivities including dancing, visiting candlelit tombs, and spending time together. Every community has a different way of celebrating, but death ties them together.
The Day of the Dead (el Día de los Muertos) is a Mexican holiday celebrated every year from October 31st to November 2nd. Families welcome back the spirits of their deceased loved ones for a brief reunion that involves feasting, drinking, and celebration. This holiday is a fusion of Mesoamerican ritual, European religion, and Spanish culture.
Although October 31st is widely known as Halloween, it's also believed to be the day when the gates of heaven are opened at midnight to allow the spirits of children to rejoin their families for 24 hours. On November 2nd, the spirits of adults can do the same. This tradition is a way for families to honor and remember their departed loved ones, and it's an occasion to celebrate their lives.
