There is already bread of the dead! In the middle of July, bakeries surprise with sweet tradition

Pan de muerto is a delicious and traditional Mexican treat that is especially enjoyed during the Day of the Dead celebration, which is why thousands of lovers of this delicacy have to wait until around October to enjoy it.

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And it is that, With the arrival of autumn and the winds that it brings with it, a good coffee and a pan de muerto become the preferred option to pamper the palate.and it is until that month when the bread of the dead abounds in bakeries, restaurants and supermarkets.

Given its popularity, the bread of the dead begins to be made and sold in the month of August, in order to satisfy its consumers. and be able to enjoy it for as long as possible.

Bread of the Dead is brought forward in July

However, This year, this traditional dish was released early and social media users took on the task of documenting that, in local bakeries, self-service stores and large shopping centers, the traditional bread of the dead is already being sold.

ALERT there is already bread of the dead in the supermarket pic.twitter.com/lJXL0rre3r

— Maynné CoEs (@May_coe) July 2, 2024

Internet users have been surprised to see that this delicious delicacy, which had to be waited for until the last quarter of the year, has been brought forward by up to 3 months.

Many are wondering if this early sale is related to climate change. and the recent rains recorded in the country after the intense heat felt in May, or if it is simply a business strategy that businesses seek to take advantage of to make the greatest possible profits.

There is already pan de muerto banda and it is not even September. pic.twitter.com/y0V94JIuoW

— El Chilaquiles // (@darkthanos) July 4, 2024

Meanwhile, other Internet users said that it is too soon to see bread of the dead everywhere and that the only thing this causes, It is an attack on the beautiful tradition of the Day of the Dead and a delight typical of those dates at the beginning of November.

I confirm…there is already bread of the dead!

Reminder that the year is already over
And the diet? pic.twitter.com/hQDqshjrQ2

— Ibeth Parga Ávila (@IbethParga) July 3, 2024

They also expressed that the beauty of the traditional bread of the dead is waiting until October to enjoy it. with the arrival of the so-called “spooky season” that brings with it the memory of the dead.

The importance of bread of the dead

During the Day of the Dead, families and friends gather to remember their loved ones who have passed away. Bread of the Dead is shared on altars and as part of offerings along with other foods that the deceased enjoyed in life, creating an atmosphere of love, nostalgia and celebration..

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Although traditional pan de muerto remains the favorite, there are also many creative variations today. From chocolate or cream fillings to miniature versions enjoyed as snacks, this bread has evolved over time without losing its cultural essence.

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