Día de los Muertos is celebrated across South Texas and is a major part of our state’s heritage. While COVID-19 is certainly putting a damper on family gatherings, there is no reason we must sacrifice family and cultural traditions. Instead let’s take steps to ensure to ensure these traditions are practiced in a safe manner.
Día de los Muertos is a traditional Mexican holiday in which the love and remembrance of deceased family members is celebrated. It is a cherished event for people all across Mexico, Latin America, and various other regions. Due to the pandemic outbreak, traditional Día de los Muertos practices may lead to potential COVID-19 risks in these critical times. Nevertheless, the CDC has listed some helpful low risk activities for people to still enjoy the holiday.
Here are some examples of lower risk activities to keep you and your loved ones safe according to the CDC:
Avoid these high risk activities: