Day of the Dead 2025: Tradition Meets Tech in Vibrant Celebrations
The Day of the Dead, a vibrant and colourful Mexican holiday, is celebrated with a blend of tradition and technology. This year, families and educators are embracing animation to bring the spirit of the holiday to life.
Custom characters narrating personal stories and dancing skeletons are just a few ways animation is enhancing Day of the Dead celebrations. Teachers are utilising easy-to-use animation software to create engaging educational videos about symbols like sugar skulls and marigolds. These animations not only teach children about the holiday's history and significance but also make it relatable and fun.
In homes and classrooms, ofrendas are being created with photos, candles, and favourite foods of loved ones. These altars are often accompanied by animated GIFs of dancing skeletons or talking avatars, adding a modern touch to the traditional celebration. DIY crafts like baking sugar skull cookies or creating paper marigolds are also popular activities. Meanwhile, animated digital invitations featuring festive scenes and talking avatars are being sent out to spread the joy of the holiday.
From custom characters sharing personal stories to animated educational videos and digital invitations, technology is seamlessly blending with tradition to make this year's Day of the Dead celebrations more engaging and inclusive than ever.
