November 2 in Mexico is usually accompanied by the orange color of the marigold flower and the offerings, and the coronavirus does NOT have to change this.
It is true, the Dia de Muertos in our country is a national celebration that is full of color and tradition and reflects a strong roots of its inhabitants and means a great attraction for tourists, and this year will be very different. Here are two reasons:
First, because the restrictions imposed to stop the spread of the coronavirus will keep people in their homes, which will prevent the most important cultural events that traditionally take place throughout the Mexican territory, from not taking place.
And second, because the tradition in many places, of spending the night in the cemetery with deceased loved ones and decorating their graves with food and flowers, in addition to setting the funeral scene with music, all worthy of a real party, cannot be because many cemeteries will remain closed.
But, (fortunately there is always a 'but' also stop these matters) what this pandemic will not be able to prevent, will be that this November 1 and 2, the tradition that consists of placing an offering, or altar, with photos of family members and / or loved ones who have passed away, with elements such as the marigold flower, confetti, incense and food to the liking of the honoree, as well as the sugar skulls with the names of the living, continue to be carried out.
In other words, there is no pandemic that can prevent us from celebrating the Dia de Muertos in our homes. Cheer up!
Our traditions must remain alive, more alive than ever. We have many reasons to support the Mexican, the local producers, the flower growers; to buy in online stores in Mexico; to help local bakers, order bread from the dead at home; buy in the stationery of the colony; and help make the economic devastation caused by the pandemic more bearable.
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