Unveiling the Rich Traditions of Day of the Dead Celebrations

The author argues that the multiculturalist approach of embracing all cultural practices equally fails to recognize the conservative and Christian elements of the Mexican cultural practice of the Day of the Dead. While secular celebrations focus on celebrating life and remembering the deceased, the Christian underpinnings of the holiday emphasize the belief in the unity of the living and the dead, and the conquering of death through God. The author suggests that this unity and love for the past are consistent with a holistic view of the human world and should be recognized as a valuable aspect of the Day of the Dead celebration.