Dia de los Muertos

Here is an interesting article on marigolds and their significance.  Click the link to read more!

To the unfamiliar, it may be surprising that the exuberant marigold is the traditional flower for Day of the Dead, Dia de los Muertos, the Latin American holiday celebrated today and Wednesday.

But the pungent scent and day-glo colors of the flower are believed to guide the way for dead souls as they return to feast on their favorite foods. Its orange or yellow hues, symbolizing sun rays, are laid to light paths, cover crosses and decorate ofrendas, or home altars.