Dia de los muertos

Sometimes it's kind of strange to see how the culture of Mexico and the influence of American culture in Mexico mix. For example, EVERYONE my age and younger celebrated Halloween on the 31st with costumes, parties, and trick or treating (for the younger kids). However, the traditional Mexican holiday around this time (Nov. 2) is Dia de los Muertos. I think I am definitely more of a fan of Dia de los Muertos. Here's why:

I love this tradition of going to visit the cemetery as a family

The Catrina is everywhere...

...even in the Jardin de la Union!

Altars like this one (for Diego Rivera) are placed all around the city

And there are stands full of sweets EVERYWHERE

Like this :)

Pan de Muertos=the best snack EVER. It's bread made with anis and then topped with cajeta made of sweet potatoes and guayaba.

Happy Dia de los Muertos!