Marigolds for Día de Muertos

CUISINE & CULTURE
  • Marigolds for Día de Muertos
    Marigolds for Día de Muertos
  • MEXICAN TRADITION Marigolds, with their pungent scent, are believed to make the returning souls feel welcome and happy (Day of the Dead Flowers). | iSTOCK PHOTO
    MEXICAN TRADITION Marigolds, with their pungent scent, are believed to make the returning souls feel welcome and happy (Day of the Dead Flowers). | iSTOCK PHOTO

    From the garden

    Marigolds, known as Aztec marigolds or Mexican marigolds have a major role in Día de Muertos, Day of the Dead, celebrations. The Día de Muertos origin traces to the Aztecs. Aztecs believed in the spirit of Mictecacihuatl, the Lady of the Dead, who watched over the bones of the deceased. It was a special occasion to honor the dead and has become a holiday that combines indigenous Azt…