"Dia de los Muertos," or Day of the Dead is a festival which is celebrated in Mexico, Ecuador,
Guatemala, and other areas in Central and South America populated
with the Latino ethnic background. The Day of the Dead is also
celebrated in areas of the United States, such as California, Texas,
and many others, in which the Mexican/American heritage exists. November 2nd is the official date for Day of the
Dead, although it is celebrated between October 31st and November
2nd. These dates correspond with the Catholic celebrations of All
Saints Day and All Souls Day.
Marigolds are the traditional flower for
the Day of the Dead festivity, and are known as the "flower of the
dead." Their scent is believed to "attract the souls and draw them
back."
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| Piles of golden cempasuchiles -- marigold flowers -- cover a grave in
the cemetary of Oaxaca Mexico for the Dias de los Muertos. Photo by ilhuicamina on Flickr |
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| Cross of marigold petals adorns this grave in the cemetery in the town of Ocotopec, Mexico. - LINK |
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| This grave has been decorated with marigolds and other flowers for the
Day of the Dead. State of Mexico. Photo by ilhuicamina on Flickr |
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| A big pile of marigold flowers brought to Patzcuaro for the Day of the
Dead - By Teyacapan on Flickr |
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| A tile covered tomb a cemetery
is covered with marigold flowers
to mark the Day of the Dead. Photo by ilhuicamina on Flickr |
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