It's something we take seriously. But it is also something they can laugh at, which is what the holiday is all about, he said. There's a very definite element of humor in Day of the Dead. And this element of humor is passed down to the children, who are taught not to fear death, Guerrero said. This tradition may seem foreign to people in the United States, but it has also gained popularity, Guerrero said.
People bury their dead and then they're gone.
In Mexico, it goes beyond that. That is why he believes the Day of the Dead celebration has spread into other cultures. For the past few years during the Mesa celebration in Pioneer Park, Zarco has noted that Asians, Blacks and Native Americans have been attending with more frequency. Culture is constantly changing. But he also fears that the tradition will be affected by commercialism, like Cinco de Mayo has.