Day Of The Dead May 2026

Families build private altars in their homes, decorated with marigold flowers ( cempasúchil ), candles, papel picado (cut paper), photos of the departed, and their favorite food and drinks.

It is a celebration of life, blending indigenous Mesoamerican rituals with Spanish Roman Catholic traditions. Day of the Dead

Common symbols include calaveras (sugar skulls) and calacas (skeletons), which are often depicted enjoying life, such as wearing fancy clothes or playing music. Families build private altars in their homes, decorated