Dia De Los Muertos

For those of us who have lost someone, today is a special day to remember them. Dia De Los Muertos began more than 500 years ago, when the Spanish Conquistadors landed in what is now Mexico. They encountered natives practicing a ritual that seemed to mock death. That ritual is now known today as Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. It's celebrated in Mexico and certain parts of the United States, including right here in the Coachella Valley. The historical and cultural belief is that life was seen as a dream and it was only in dying that a human being was truly awake. That's when the soul is believed to be set free. Think about your loved ones who have passed on...and smile. Their spirit is with you today.