In honor of Día de Muertos, we’re bringing you something special today.
Día de Muertos means Day of the Dead. It’s a Mexican holiday with Catholic and indigenous roots that honors the deceased loved ones of those who celebrate, typically on Nov. 1-2.
Festivities include food, music, colorful skeleton and marigold imagery, and ofrendas, or altars, featuring photos of late loved ones as well as decorations and items they loved.
Here’s how San Diegan Ana Monge describes it: “The reason why it’s celebrated at the beginning of November is because it is said that the spirit realm and the earthly realm have a very thin veil, meaning that messages can come through from our loved ones.”
In honor of the holiday, today you’ll hear dedications from three readers and one U-T editor who sent in remembrances of their loved ones.
For more Dia de Muertos coverage and a video by U-T videographer Alejandro Tamayo, please visit our digital ofrendas page.
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