As part of programming for Seeds of Resilience: Barrio Americano on view at Rancho Los Cerritos, this panel discussion will explore the religious origins of Día de los Muertos and how its observance has provided a means of cultural preservation and fortitude within Mexican communities. From the sacred rituals of Mesoamerica to private observance in the home, this talk traces Día de los Muertos as an expression of cultural tradition and an anchor for resilience.