The marigold, or cempasuchil, encapsulates life's cyclical nature—sprouting, blooming, and withering—mirroring human experiences of loss and memory during Day of the Dead.
As families commemorate their departed with cempasuchil flowers, I recognized the beauty of the altar my cousin created as a poignant tribute to my grandmother.
Meeting others affected by loss during the pandemic deepened my understanding of collective grief, reminding us that the cempasuchil connects us both to the departed and the living.
The life cycle of cempasuchil, culminating in its wilting and the scattering of seeds, symbolizes hope and continuity, echoing how we remember and honor loved ones.
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