The Mexican holiday celebrating departed family and friends is connected with Catholicism's All Saints Day, though it dates back to several of Mexico's indigenous cultures.
The Dia de los Muertos idol costumes that we saw out and about last night were truly stunning; the painted faces and alter accessories were incredible in their detail and execution. It's interesting that the holiday has gained recognition with so many non-Latinos and somehow, strangely, has infused the otherwise secular Halloween holiday with a distinctly non-secular, spiritual element.
It's a far cry from the counter of Ricky's or the pre-packaged costumes at Rite-Aid, and we're all for that.
