"Mexico's Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is a more sombre occasion, rooted in Aztec tradition, when families gather to mark their departed friends and forebears. It's believed that the souls of the dead return to visit the living, so that means it's time to welcome the spirits with altars, brightly coloured marigolds and candles, special foods and drinks, and a celebratory atmosphere that shows how closely entwined life and death really are."
"The gigantic queues outside TOAD Bakery are a testament to the next-level flavours you'll find inside. And this weekend, there's an extra reason to join them. TOAD is whipping up Mexican-inspired creations including tamale croissants and two kinds of pan de muerto: and if you buy one, you'll get a free Paloma cocktail made with Espolòn tequila. Skeleton decorations and spooky murals will add to the buzzing atmosphere - turn up early to make sure you get your hands on the goods ."
Mexico's Day of the Dead is rooted in Aztec tradition and marks the return of the souls of the dead to visit the living. Families welcome spirits with altars, brightly coloured marigolds, candles, special foods and drinks, and a celebratory atmosphere that links life and death. The festival has grown popular worldwide for flamboyant parades, sugar skull gifts and the iconic La Catrina skeleton. London hosts many Day of the Dead events, including bakery pop-ups and themed nights offering Mexican-inspired pastries, cocktails and mezcal tastings. Traditions began in Sahuayo, Michoacán, home to Zacal mezcal.
Read at Time Out London
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