Things to Know About the Day of the Dead

LOGAN WARD, National Geographic

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For those of you planning Día de los Muertos office parties, events, or costumes -- Here is an Infographic based on Logan Ward's article,

"Top 10 Things to Know About the Day of the Dead" from National Geographic:

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead (November 1-2), is not a Mexican version of Halloween (October 31). Whereas Halloween is a dark night of terror and mischief, Day of the Dead festivities unfold over two days in an explosion of color and life-affirming joy. The point is to demonstrate love and respect for deceased family members. The rituals are rife with symbolic meaning. The more you understand about this feast for the senses, the more you will appreciate it. Here are 10 essential things you should know about Mexico’s most colorful annual event.

“The more you understand about this feast for the senses, the more you will appreciate it. ”

- Logan Ward

 
 
 

“Todos somos calaveras,” a quote commonly attributed to Posada, means “we are all skeletons.” Underneath all our man made trappings, we are all the same.