The Day of the Dead is a holiday traditionally
celebrated on November 1 and 2,
though some regions may also include
October 31 or November 6.
This multi-day celebration brings together family
and friends to honor and remember
loved ones who have passed away.
The Day of the Dead
Dia de los Muertos,
the holiday gained widespread recognition
through the Disney-Pixar film Coco,
an Oscar-winning animated feature
in which a young boy uncovers an
ancient family secret by visiting his
relatives in the afterlife.
In Mexico, indigenous traditions hold
that the souls of family members return
from the afterlife during these days.
To welcome them, families set up and adorn
altars in their homes.
In 2008, UNESCO added this tradition to
the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
However, in recent years,
the Day of the Dead has increasingly
evolved into a commercial event.
The muralist Diego Rivera (1886–1957),
husband of artist Frida Kahlo,
played a significant role in shaping
the modern observance of the holiday,
famously depicting the skeleton figure
"Catrina" in his painting "Dream of a Sunday
Afternoon in the Alameda."
The vibrant, flower-adorned skulls have
become iconic, and they are now sold
worldwide, especially around Halloween.
This brings us to the latest rumors
we’ve picked up, which we’re excited
to share with you!
PEZ pumpkins have long been a tradition
in our collections, and it seems that next
year for Halloween we may be getting a
pumpkin in the traditional
"Day of the Dead" „Día de los Muertos“ style
colorful and adorned with flowers.
We couldn't resist creating a mock-up
of this dispenser
in Photoshop, so you can get a
sense of what to expect.
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| Please note, made in Photoshop and not real! |
As soon as there are first photos or further news, we
will share them with you in the usual manner.
The anticipation is building, but as we all know,
there’s often a grain of truth behind every rumor.
Happy Collecting!
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