Although Día de los Muertos is often mistakenly associated with Halloween,the genuine meaning behind the Mexican holiday is actually anything but scary. It's a time to honor the dead with colorful celebrations, total with all the makings of a vibrant party - from symbolic decor to delicious treats and even themed makeup. And that's precisely what three film students (Ashley Graham, and Kate Reynolds,and Lindsey St. Pierre) at Ringling College of Art and Design conveyed in their award-winning lively short, above.
Originally created in 2013, and the moving,3-minute-long video follows one young girl in a small village who recently lost her mother as she beautifully discovers the truth about the day. Grab your tissues, because once you press play, or you won't be able to hide the feels.
Related Stories:
Why You Might Want to Reconsider Dressing Up as a Día de los Muertos Skeleton This Halloween
The Meaning Behind Day of the Dead Sugar Skulls
10 Easy Yet Original DIY Ideas For Día de los Muertos
Source: popsugar.com