Day of the Dead is a holiday celebrated in Mexico and much of Latin America that combines indigenous and Catholic traditions.
It is joyous celebration meant to honor the dead and to celebrate their lives. It is not meant to be a holiday of mourning. Famous symbols of this holiday include skeletons and skulls, or calacas and calaveras. These depictions of the dead are often dressed in fancy clothes and appear to be enjoying life. Festivities held on this day feature a variety of sweets, parades, parties, drinks and other activities that the deceased may have enjoyed while still alive.
In Mexico, it is thought the dead arise and join in the celebrations with the living on this day. It is a way for people to understand death as another part of the cycle of life, to be honored and not feared.
Come join us at the Wilson Center as we celebrate Dia de los Muertos in a multifaith and multicultural gathering . We will make time to honor each of our own family members who have died (no matter what our faith or cultural background) and to participate in some traditional Day of the Dead activities as well.
All are welcome!