Florist Mauricio Vivas grows marigolds to celebrate Día de Los Muertos episode artwork

EPISODE · Oct 27, 2025 · 10 MIN

Florist Mauricio Vivas grows marigolds to celebrate Día de Los Muertos

from Crosscurrents · host KALW

Florist Mauricio Vivas grows marigolds for these reverent altars, and sells them at his store “Tony Rossi & Sons Florist” in Oakland’s Fruitvale neighborhood. KALW’s Jenee Darden recently spoke to Mauricio in 2024 about the significance of marigolds for Dia de los Muertos traditions.

Florist Mauricio Vivas grows marigolds for these reverent altars, and sells them at his store “Tony Rossi & Sons Florist” in Oakland’s Fruitvale neighborhood. KALW’s Jenee Darden recently spoke to Mauricio in 2024 about the significance of marigolds for Dia de los Muertos traditions.

NOW PLAYING

Florist Mauricio Vivas grows marigolds to celebrate Día de Los Muertos

0:00 10:52

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Crosscurrents?

This episode is 10 minutes long.

When was this Crosscurrents episode published?

This episode was published on October 27, 2025.

What is this episode about?

Florist Mauricio Vivas grows marigolds for these reverent altars, and sells them at his store “Tony Rossi & Sons Florist” in Oakland’s Fruitvale neighborhood. KALW’s Jenee Darden recently spoke to Mauricio in 2024 about the significance of marigolds...

Can I download this Crosscurrents episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!