 The tradition of the Day of the Dead goes back to the Aztec, Toltec and other indigenous people, who considered it disrespectful to mourn the dead as they saw death as part of life's rich tapestry. The festival now includes combination indigenous and Hispanic culture and is a celebration of all those who have died in a way that references both indigenous and Catholic culture, so integral to the country of Mexico. What are some of the traditions surrounding Day of the Dead? Skulls colourfully painted in celebration of Day of the Dead ( Getty Images) Day of the Dead was originally celebrated in the summer, but when the Spanish conquered the Aztec empire, missionaries began to convert Mexico to Catholicism, which celebrates All Saints Day and All Souls Day on November 1 and 2. Catholic churches then began to host Day of the Dead celebrations and people build altars in their homes to welcome spirits back to the realm of the living. Additionally, flowers like marigolds are used to decorate altars and guide wandering souls back to their place of rest due to their strong scent, and many people visit the graves of their loved ones and clean them. Th){kind=link}
Annual festival Day of the Dead is currently underway and the traditional event is celebrated in certain parts of the world to honour loved ones who have passed away
Day of the Dead, which is also known as DÃa de los Muertos, is often compared to Halloween due to shared celebrations and traditions.
The festival is traditionally celebrated between November 1 and November 2 each year.
However, other days, such as October 31 or November 6, may be included depending on local traditions.
The theme of the event may be centred around death but the idea is to celebrate loved ones that we have lost and showing our respects.