While Día de los Muertos is celebrated just after Halloween, it is not Mexican Halloween. And while it is celebrated just after Halloween, it is not Mexican Halloween. While their rituals were performed in August, Día de los Muertos as it is now is a combination of these original celebrations combined with All Souls Day (which was introduced to Mexico by European colonizers), which is also observed in November. It was believed that the recently deceased passed on to the Land of the Dead before going to a final resting place and that the living could make offerings to their dearly departed on certain days to help them on their way. Taking place annually on November 1st and 2nd, Día de los Muertos is a two-day holiday observed in areas of Mexico and beyond based on celebrations observed by the ancient Aztec and Nahua people thousands of years ago. But being a cultural holiday (and even somewhat religious for some), it’s important to know the facts before celebrating Día de los Muertos with kids (and even without).ĭía de los Muertos (or Day of the Dead) is a special time - every November 1st and 2nd - during which the living honor those who have gone before them. These days, it’s become more popular around the world, thanks to movies (we’re looking at you, “Coco”!), social media and a general love of sugar skulls. For many Mexicans and other Latinx, Día de los Muertos (or Day of the Dead) is a special time during which the living honor those who have gone before them.
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