‘Intimate, ever-present part of life’: What the flowers on Dia de Los Muertos symbolize

While Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is known for its tradition to celebrate the loss of loved ones, the symbol behind ...

Symbolism of cemetery plants: How flowers, trees and other botanical motifs honor those buried beneath

Some flowers traditionally represent particular values of the deceased or messages sent or received from beyond the grave. Daisies can stand for innocence and purity and are often found on children’s ...
Tyler Morning Telegraph

Grant: Significance of marigolds on Day of the Dead

I grew up in the Catholic church and with a Nov. 1 birthday always knew about All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day. But it wasn’t until I lived in San Antonio that I knew about the connection between ...

How Marigolds Became the Ceremonial Day of the Dead Flower in Mexico

Native to Mexico, the cempasúchil, or marigold, is recognized as the ceremonial Day of the Dead flower—and is used to guide ...
Las Vegas Sun

Day of the Dead, once a local tradition in Mexico, now celebrated worldwide

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is more than a holiday — it’s a vibrant reflection of how Mexicans and many Latin Americans understand life and death. Its roots stretch back roughly 2,500 to 3 ...
News Tribune

Floriography: language of flowers

This Valentine's Day, millions of Americans will convey their feelings about someone special in their life through the gift of flowers. In doing so, they will be following the advice of a major floral ...