Dia de Los Muertos or the Day of the Dead is an event that turns up at the end of October and continues for a couple of days. In short, the remembrance of the people who have passed on is commemorated the same day as Halloween. But the expectations and experience connected to this holiday exceed anything that Halloween persists for. Halloween itself has held a magnificent impact on the fundamental celebration observances of this Mexican holiday. Originally, this holiday was celebrated during the month of August, but due to the notion and thought to be similar, Halloween and the day of the dead both fall on Oct 31^st. The day of the dead holidays ends on the 2^nd of November making it a 3day festival. While Halloween has its roots profoundly seated in England, Dia de Los Muertos is a solely Mexican holiday that weaves Aztec beliefs with Mexican culture.

This celebration mirrors the loved ones and relatives who have left this world behind. There are songs, dancing, meals, and parties that imply the importance of the dead in Mexican culture. The celebration begins likewise to that of Halloween by honoring “All Hallows Eve.” The next day, usually claimed as “All Saints Day” brings a celebration for philanthropists or adults who are departed. Shrines are set up on Nov 1st to honor those adults who have passed away from the alliance. On the 2^nd of Nov “All Souls Day” is marked.

However, beliefs vary completely throughout the community, and some believe that Nov 1^st is all souls’ day and not Nov 2^nd. Nonetheless, the day of the dead is a 3-day celebration that acknowledges all those who have passed away and the spirit realm.

DESIGNS

Like many other dogmas and customs before this, culture has continued to be essential to the world of art and body alteration. The day of the dead has also influenced the tattoo world, and you will find some designs influenced by the celebration of death. The most elegant and adopted tattoo art motivated by the day of the dead highlights La Calaveras Catrina also indicated as the Lady of the Dead. Roses, intricate jewel designs, Sugar skulls, and skeletons are a noteworthy part of this inspiration.