Dia de los Muertos: A Tradition We’ll Never Skip Again
Our family began celebrating Día de los Muertos after falling in love with movies like Coco and my personal favorite, The Book of Life. What started as a fun cultural exploration quickly became a cherished tradition, especially for my daughter Violette.
One year, overwhelmed by a busy schedule, I didn’t prioritize the celebration. That night, as I tucked Violette into bed, I found her quietly crying. She was heartbroken that we hadn’t taken time to honor our loved ones who had passed. Her sadness struck me deeply, and I made a promise: we would never skip this day again.
From that moment on, Día de los Muertos became an annual tradition. We now keep a dedicated box filled with photos, decorations, and keepsakes to help us celebrate. This year, knowing I’d be traveling, I prepared a small tin box to take with me. Inside, I placed photos of loved ones, bright orange flowers to represent marigolds, two tiny flexible skeletons, and a pair of tea lights.
It’s brought me so much joy to have this with me, a personal photo collage that now decorates my hotel room and keeps my memories close. I’m especially grateful to Violette for reminding us of the importance of remembering those we’ve lost. It’s a lesson I’ll carry with me always.
