Day of the Dead: The Unique Mexican Holiday

Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos or Día de Los Muertos) is the quintessential Mexican holiday that reunites the living with the dead and the departed. It is primarily a family tradition observed for thousands of years, with its roots dating back to the ancient Aztec culture.

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In Aztec culture, death was believed to be transitory, and the souls of the departed ones could come to visit the living.

Although the basic premise of the festival remains the same, its nature has altered since the arrival of the Spanish settlers in the 16th century. Nowadays, many see the Day of the Dead celebration as a curious blend of Mexican mysticism and Catholic traditions.

Of late, the holiday has also become well-known worldwide, and tourists from all over the world flock to many Mexican cities and