Day of the Dead: 5 fascinating facts about the Mexican fest

Day of the Dead: 5 fascinating facts about the Mexican fest Nascimento Pinto Mid-Day Lifestyle By Nascimento Pinto Published Oct 31, 2025 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Day of the Dead Every year, Day of the Dead is observed on November 2 by Mexican communities around the world, apart from the country of Mexico Pixabay [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Dates While it is traditionally celebrated on November 2, it is also known to be a multi-holiday celebration that starts on November 1 Pixabay [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Origins The age-old origins are said to have roots in indigenous Mexican traditions and Aztec civilisation but there are many other theories over time Pixabay [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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