Day of the Dead was recently made even more famous with the award-winning 3D computer-animated movie “Coco” released in 2017. The story is about 12-year-old Miguel who gets transported to the land of the Dead and meets his ancestors. The movie beautifully and masterfully covers the traditions involved during the Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico. La Catrina

Here, the spirits of those who have died this year always go home instead of to the cemetery for their first Day of the Dead, and this year there have been three deaths in Santa Fe de la Laguna.”Today reminds us that money and work are not the most important things in life,” she stated matter-of-factly. But this deeply sacred custom, so important to Mexicans across the country, faces an unexpected threat. Day of the Dead is not the “Mexican Halloween” like it is sometimes mistaken to be because of the timing of the year. It has nothing to do with the traditional Halloween customs that are well-known in the USA and other parts of the world. Actually, decorating your house with spiders and bats and wearing scary costumes is not done in most parts of Mexico. The most Halloween thing that resembles the traditional Halloween activities is celebrated in the more contemporary areas of Mexico where kids go door-to-door asking for calaveritas (small skulls), expecting candy or fruit. Our day began in the colonial city of Morelia, famed for the 17th century cathedral flanking its leafy main square. Milling around the bandstand and criss-crossing the plaza were scores of teens in full Day of the Dead get-up: girls in flowing ball gowns, boys in smart suits and every face painted like a skeleton. No slit throats and gory Halloween masks here.

It was 2 November and one of the world’s most magical, intriguing and heart-rending traditions was in full swing. The details of this festival may sound strange and spooky, even a little sinister, but the reality of Día de los Muertos is even more surreal. The festivities don’t start until after sunset, and families remain in the cemeteries until dawn.” Despite the temptation to have a cheeky siesta, we made the most of the free time to explore the city and its surroundings. We walked the short distance to the home of Dalia Fabian Luciano and through her open front door. She was sat beside the ofrenda dedicated to her young daughter, Gema , who had passed away just four months prior.Nothing is better than celebrating a traditional Mexican festival with a traditional Mexican dress. Puebla dress is a perfect match for Catrina mask. They have great chemistry and will make you the most Mexican girl on Day of the Dead. Embroidered Puebla dress is like a cherry on top of a cake. However, an embroidered one could be a little hard to find in America, you might need to look around for a Mexican clothing store, buy online or get a tailor to custom-made one. Flowy dress

Flowy dress is the alternative option that is common and fits La Catrina well. Flowy dresses bring the girliness out of their wearers, make you look gentle and womanly. If you are invited to a Mexican Day of the Dead party for the first time, a flowy dress would be perfect because flowy lightweight breathable fabrics will keep you fresh and energetic after a long day with countless activities and perhaps a picnic on the grass. Long dress

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Famous artist and husband of Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, immortalized La Catrina in one of his murals that depicted 400 years of Mexican history. The mural “Dreams of a Sunday Afternoon in Alameda Park” was painted in the 1940’s and displays several important Mexican characters with La Catrina showcased on the 15-meter mural. He painted a self-portrait of himself as a child holding hands with her in the front row. Rivera painted her wearing sophisticated clothing and an extravagant hat with feathers, consequently creating the look that she is well-known for today. The mural can be seen in the Diego Rivera Mural Museum in Mexico City. Very well worth the visit if you are ever in Mexico City!