The Day of the Dead is celebrated not as a period of mourning but as one or two days of joyful celebration, supposedly when the souls of the deceased come back to visit their family and enjoy the food and drink that they loved in life.
Marigolds with their bright color are displayed widely to lighten the path back through the darkness.
These, from our yard, are not the typical flower used in Mexico.
The so-called Aztec Marigold has a round shape like a Chrysanthemum but the same bright color.
These sprang up along the edge of the patio, apparently from seed spilled from our tomato barrel.
Apparently they enjoy the abundant Arizona sunshine.
But getting back to the day(s) of the dead in Mexico, November 1st is traditionally a day to remember children that have died and November 2nd for adults.
Cemeteries are decorated and altars are built at homes.
And everywhere can be seen the bright golden color of the marigolds.
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I love Dia de los Muertos. I only learned about it in college in the late 1970s, despite the fact I lived in areas well populated with Mexican Americans. I'm glad it's catching on in North America.
Thanks. I never knew the distinction between Nov 1 and Nov 2.
I love that Dia de los Muertos is beginning to be recognized here. It's a lovely celebration that arrives right around the time of Samhain, the true beginning of winter.
My Marigolds that are that colour are at their peak now just in time for the celebrations.
Such lovely marigolds.
I love it when marigolds re-seed themselves!
That's a great tradition.
It's a great tradition. I love your golden flowers.
I love the holiday and their beautiful ofrendas.
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