How 'La Catrina' became a symbol for Mexico's Day of the Dead
by editors@theworld.org (Tibisay Zea) from The World: Latest Stories on (#79FVN)
On Sunday, Mexicans celebrated "Dia de muertos," an annual holiday when families honor deceased relatives. One popular character always shows up: La Catrina, a fancy skeleton lady wearing an elegant dress and a flowered hat. In 2024, The World's Tibisay Zea went to a big parade in Mexico City, to get the story behind La Catrina's starring role in the seasonal festivities.
This story originally aired on Nov. 1, 2024.