The parade may be next week, but Dia de los Muertos begins today, marking another year of reflection and remembrance of the dead.
The Aztec-influenced holiday "Day of the Dead" is way for people across Latin America to honor their ancestors. And more recently, it has become an outlet for all Tucsonans to connect with the culture of our city and its native/Mexican origins.
The sugar skull, or calavera, nowadays is one of the most potent symbols of the holiday. Often seen on the tattooed forearms of hipsters, the sweet offering is a very common site in Mexican panaderías across town.
There's no greater pleasure on Dia de los Muertos than to dig your teeth into the rich, eggy bread of the dead. The Mexican pan de muerto is a staple across Tucson's panaderías, and takes on a unique style with each baker.
Stay tuned tomorrow for another Dia de los Muertos tradition, pan de muerto.
Contact Andi Berlin at aberlin@tucson.com. On Twitter: @AndiBerlin
