Day of the Dead 2017

For centuries, the indigenous peoples of Mexico have honored death, viewing it as a part of the cycle of nature, rather than fearing it. Today’s Doodle celebrates El Día de los Muertos(the Day of the Dead). On this day, everyday creatures represent those who have passed. Dogs are considered spirit guides, bringing souls to their final resting place, while migrating monarch butterflies are thought to be ancestral spirits come to visit their loved ones. 

Present-day celebrations combine two days ⸺ All Saints' Day on November 1 is devoted to los angelitos (“little children”), and All Souls' Day on November 2 is dedicated to adults.

Candlelit altars of ofrendas (offerings) are laid out in cemeteries to honor loved ones. Sugar skulls, copal incense, vivid marigold flowers, photographs, and sweet pan de muertoare placed to help the dead find their way into the world of the living. This holiday serves as a tremendous source of comfort and community to its observers.

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