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The Day of the Dead Color Palette and Its Meaning
Discover the symbolism behind the most iconic colors of the Day of the Dead and how they come together to create one of Mexico’s most recognizable visual traditions. The Day of the Dead is one of Mexico’s most recognizable visual traditions, largely due to its rich palette: altars filled with flowers, papel picado, candles, decorated skulls, food, portraits, and personal items. But the colors aren’t just there for decoration. They help convey meaning, guide remembrance, and express a way of understanding the relationship between life and death. In this article, we’ll explore the celebration’s most iconic colors, what they typically symbolize, and how you can draw inspiration from them while showing respect.
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