November 2 sets two very different tables. One is an ofrenda glowing with marigolds and candles, set for loved ones who are remembered with joy instead of sadness. The other is a party platter of deviled eggs, the snack that always disappears first at the potluck. Different moods, same idea: bringing people together around something good.
Día de los Muertos
Día de los Muertos is a Mexican tradition observed on November 1 and 2, blending Indigenous beliefs with the Catholic customs of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day. November 1 is set aside for children who have passed, and November 2 is the main day, when families honor the adults they have lost. Homes and cemeteries fill with ofrendas decorated with photos, candles, favorite foods, pan de muerto, and bright orange cempasúchil marigolds, whose color and scent are believed to guide souls back home. The word cempasúchil comes from the Nahuatl cempoalxóchitl, meaning "flower of 20 petals." In 2008, UNESCO added the celebration to its list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
😄 Fun fact: Mexico City's giant Day of the Dead parade only began in 2016, after a James Bond movie opened with a parade that didn't exist yet, so the city decided to make it real.
Ways to celebrate:
- Set up a small ofrenda with a photo, a candle, a few marigolds, and the favorite snack of someone you miss.
- Pick up pan de muerto from a local Mexican bakery and share it with family or coworkers.
- Tell a favorite story about a loved one at dinner tonight, the funnier the better.
National Deviled Egg Day
Deviled eggs go back much further than most party snacks. Cooks in ancient Rome boiled eggs and seasoned them with spicy sauces, serving them as a first course. Stuffed eggs closer to today's version appeared in Andalusia, in what is now Spain, around the 13th century. The word "devil" as a cooking term first showed up in print in Britain in 1786, describing dishes that were spicy or highly seasoned. Fannie Farmer's 1896 Boston Cooking School Cook Book was one of the first to suggest mayonnaise for the filling, and after World War II deviled eggs became a picnic and potluck classic across the United States.
😄 Fun fact: At some church potlucks in the South and Midwest, deviled eggs go by "stuffed eggs" or "dressed eggs," so nobody has to mention the devil at the buffet table.
Ways to celebrate:
- Make the classic: mashed yolks, mayo, a little mustard, and a dusting of paprika.
- Give them a twist with crispy bacon, chopped jalapeño, or a sprinkle of chile lime seasoning.
- Bring a tray to work and watch how fast it empties.
Do you set up an ofrenda at home, or does your family guard a secret deviled egg recipe? Tell us in the comments.
Whether you spend today remembering someone special or simply snacking well, it's a day made for good company.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Día de los Muertos on November 1 or November 2?
Both. November 1 honors children who have passed, and November 2 is the main day, dedicated to adults and ancestors.
Is Día de los Muertos the same as Halloween?
No. They fall close together, but Día de los Muertos is its own Mexican tradition about remembering and celebrating loved ones, with roots in Indigenous and Catholic customs.
Why are they called deviled eggs?
In the 18th century, "devil" became a cooking term for spicy or highly seasoned food. Its first known appearance in print was in Britain in 1786.
When is National Deviled Egg Day?
National Deviled Egg Day is celebrated every year on November 2.
What if today is my birthday?
Happy birthday! November 2 birthdays fall under Scorpio, with topaz and citrine as birthstones and the chrysanthemum as the birth flower. Find gift ideas matched to your date in our Birthday Gift Finder.
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November 2 Other Celebrations
All Souls' Day 🕯️ Today is also All Souls' Day, when many Catholics around the world remember the faithful departed. Families visit cemeteries, light candles, and say prayers, and in Mexico the day blends naturally into Día de los Muertos.
Look for Circles Day ⭕ This one asks you to notice the circles hiding in plain sight: clocks, coffee cups, wheels, buttons, and the moon. Our favorite example is still the pizza, a circle cut into triangles and delivered in a square box.
National Ohio Day 🌰 Ohio Day honors the Buckeye State, the 17th state to join the Union. Ohio fans celebrate with buckeyes, the peanut butter balls half dipped in chocolate so they look just like the shiny nut from the state tree.
🎂 If Your Birthday Is Today
Born on November 2? In numerology, 2 is the number of harmony, partnership, and quiet diplomacy. Paired with Scorpio's famous loyalty and intensity, you get someone who feels everything deeply but still knows exactly how to keep the peace.
Your zodiac stone is topaz, and November's birthstones are topaz and citrine, so a November Scorpio gets a perfect double match. Topaz has long been linked with strength and clarity, and citrine with warmth and abundance. Your birth flower is the chrysanthemum, a cheerful bloom that stands for joy and optimism.
Looking for a gift that ties it all together? Warm golden topaz jewelry or citrine jewelry matches both the sign and the month, a pot of chrysanthemums brightens any November doorstep, and Scorpio zodiac gifts keep it personal. Add our own Scorpio constellation birthday card, gold stars on deep navy, printed and mailed or as an instant download you can send today.
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