How Día de los Muertos is Celebrated

The Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos is right around the corner and people are starting to think about how they will celebrate this year. There will always be marigolds, sugar skulls, and altars. This holiday is rich on tradition and full of vibrant colors. 

Families are spreading bulks of marigold petals, lighting up candles for their loved ones and some are even wearing colorful skull makeup.

It's Día de los Muertos.

The Mexican holiday, also known as Day of the Dead, extends over the first two days of November and has nothing to do with Halloween. It's an ode to the afterlife and a reminder that death is nothing to be afraid of.

If you enjoyed Disney's animated film "Coco," here are the many ways people celebrate the Día de los Muertos holiday.

Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/01/us/day-of-the-dead-dia-de-los-muertos-trnd/index.html

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