Dia de los Muertos is a celebration of life and those near and dear who have moved on to the next. My heart is with everyone celebrating the lives of their dearly departed⁠. Marigolds also know as Cempasúchitl "sem-pa-soo-cheel", and flowers in general, represent the fragility of life. It is believed that departed souls are attracted to the marigold’s vibrant color and strong fragrance. Did you know the name “Marigold” originates from the Virgin Mary and the beautiful golden color known as “Mary’s Gold”? Marigolds were commonly used in religious ceremonies. They also utilized the marigold as a medicinal plant, and considered the brilliant flower to contain magical properties. 📷 jenna.sparks.photo #muybuenocooking #marigold #cempasuchil #dayofthedead #diadelosmuertos #feedfeed thefeedfeed #mexicanfoodblogger