I really loved this video. Thank you so much for sharing all of your knowledge!

I never celebrated Dia de Muertos till my father passed away 5yrs ago and sadly since then more of our family members have passed. So my Altar has gotten larger 😢.

This is a great guide, I’m Filipino American and I’m interested in celebrating the day of the dead. Mexican culture is so interesting. I understand how to celebrate the day of the dead. You can go to a cemetery or create an altar at home with pictures of loved ones or those who passed with flowers and food. Also, I’m watching Coco for the second time I love that movie.

It was a very informative video. It's true that Day of the Dead is becoming quite popular. I remember it wasn't like this when I was a child and actually I didn't know much about it. You're right that often we Mexican people don't appreciate our own culture until foreigners start to take an interest.

My birthday was yesterday, October 30. So Dia de Muertos and Holloween are my special holidays. Thanks for this vlog-i--t is like a late birthday present.

I totally agree with the huge impact that the James Bond & Coco movie had with the ‘day of the dead’ tradition in recent years. This cultural tradition has also been picking up interest and acknowledged in parts of the US (especially Northern California)after the 1980s aids epidemic. But the success of Coco just blew it up worldwide. The Mexico City Dia de Muertos parade is so big and wonderful I’m sure it will bring in a lot of tourists from everywhere and from the videos I’ve seen online it is a must-see 😁🇲🇽 As far as Janitcio /Patzcuaro, I heard that because of the pandemic they will be closed to tourists during this holiday unfortunately 🤷🏻‍♂️ Saludos 👍✌️

For more on the history of Mexico read the books 1. Red Mexico 2. Blood Drenched Alters 3. Mexican Martyrdom

Glad you both are back from Georgia. My partner and I moved to CDMX in November 2016 (elect a clown; expect a circus) and have never looked back. We bought a condo on Ave Ámsterdam and have never felt so free and happy. We passed by Quentin Cafe this afternoon and they said they don’t sell coffee by the kilo. ¿? We look forward to running into you both in the hood…and Winnie too! Our pooches are Gracie and Georgie. P.S. They’ve never been happier either.

Very informative. This was a great complement to Jenny & Kevin's video from Aguascalientes, which I watched just before this one.

Great informational video. I have been in QRO for the past month and looking forward to getting back to CDMX tomorrow morning. I plan on celebrating in time for reflection, my own little alter, and to get out and see the wonderful displays of honor. This weekend was the 13th anniversary of my Golden Retriever's passing (she was 18.5 yrs old) and my father passed two yrs ago but Nov 2nd would have been his birthday. I love the opportunity to celebrate them and others in my family & life that have passed on.

Awesome video: informative, thoughtful, respectful and interesting! Thank you for the research and effort that you put into sharing Dia de Muertos - including your personal family experience. I was lucky to be in Puerto Vallarta in 2019 - it was wonderful to see the ofrendas set up around the municipal building. We also went to the panteon which was very busy. Finally, we visited Pitillal - and found a shop selling those miniature food plates - little clay plates with various meals on them. I wanted to try another city for 2020 - but, well, you know what happened. Maybe next year! When you get a chance - it would be great to see you visit your ancestral town. Many thanks!

Such a great video! Dia de los muertos is an amazing holiday 🦋

Great Video. Great explanation. In LA, there is a 9 days of festivities at Olvera Street. Oct 25-Nov 2. This has been in place for many years. I’ve been there for blessing of the animals. Quite interesting what animals people bring.

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Miss you guys when will we see you again

Do you have to wait a certain length of time before putting a loved one on your Ofrenda to not interrupt their journey? My Abuelo passed October 2nd

La Isla de Janitzio next to Patzcuaro, Michoacan is CLOSED this year.

Did you guys take any vaccines before going to Mexico? I am wondering about the need to have any vaccines before going to Guanajuato or Playa del Carmen.

Sergio who is Julia Escutia who recently passed away in Rome GA?

Serg and Tana, wearing contacts is bad for your corneas!

Are y'all ok? Haven't heard anything from y'all.

You have it so so wrong at the end, is not like dia de muertos wasnt popular or waited for james bond, disney or foreigneirs to ingite....dia de muertos is not meant to be popular as other fiestas or a party, its a very personal matter of each house and its own death and grief.

Respeto su definición de la fiesta, pero no estoy de acuerdo. Creo que la definición que haces , se refiere a la vision de los historiadores del siglo XX. Y està bien, sin embargo, hay mucho que recriminar a esos escritores.... Ha habido últimos hallazgos ,etc. Es un tema de discusión de mucho tiempo , el país y su cultura, vive una campaña de denuesto desde Europa. .. desde siempre. Y ese contexto , pareciera estarse repitiendo o retomar fuerza en este momento, contexto en el que nuestra cultura està siendo tergiversada. En ese sentido, todas nuestra fiestas, nuestras celebraciones ,etc, sufren, digamos, "expropiaciones" , de quienes no les pertenecen . Se quieren apropiar de una ceremonia antigua. En función de esta "expropiación", surge la definición del día de muertos, como un fenómeno a partir de la unión de dos culturas. Desde mi punto de vista, eso es falso. Lo que hicieron los españoles, fue adaptar e incorporar los elementos religiosos y otros...., la cruz , la fecha de celebración, el pan , etc. Elementos que tenían una tarea , mantener la evangelización de la población. ¿Hubo enriquecimiento en algún sentido? Yo no lo veo así, si existe, es una aportación menor que no podría tener mayor importancia dentro de la configuración de la fiesta del día de muertos. El espíritu de esa fiesta es obsolutamente indígena y no podria decir que también es de origen español, por una cruz en el paisaje. Saludos