Día de Muertos
There’s something eerily beautiful about Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead); with the abundance of flowers, skull painted faces, and a plethora of candlelight. Marigolds and chrysanthemums (flowers of the dead) are used for decoration because it is believed the scent of the flowers will help guide the returning souls back home. Skulls are also an essential part of the symbolism in Mexico for the Day of the Dead – dating back to the Aztecs who believed they were a positive symbol, not only for death but also for rebirth. Whatever the meaning is, we like it…











