Have some Mexican food this weekend in honour of the Spanish holiday celebrating deceased loved ones.
On November 1 and 2nd, the streets in Mexico and Brazil become crowded with people carrying baskets stuffed with chocolate skulls, orange-anise buns complete with cross-bones on top and tequila. People carry garlands and wreaths made of marigolds to place on alters that line the sidewalks.
Picnic blankets are spread out in the cemetaries, as people feast on the favourite foods of those who have passed on. Tequila shots are lined up on tombstones and friends and family listen to music and celebrate in honour of the dead.
To be honest, I wouldn't mind gathering together with friends and family and spending the weekend remembering people in my own life (my grandma, grandpa and uncle) who have passed on- listening to their favourite music, remembering them and celebrating their lives.
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