El Día de Los Muertes
This holiday focuses on gathering of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and familiy members who have died. It is particulary celebrated in Mexico. The celebration takes place on November 1st and 2nd. Traditions connected with the holiday include building private altars honouring the deceased using sugar skulls, marigolds and the favourite foods and beverages of the departed. Families visit the graves with these gifts. The Day of the Dead is a time of celebration. Eating and family fiestas are common.
This holiday focuses on gathering of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and familiy members who have died. It is particulary celebrated in Mexico. The celebration takes place on November 1st and 2nd. Traditions connected with the holiday include building private altars honouring the deceased using sugar skulls, marigolds and the favourite foods and beverages of the departed. Families visit the graves with these gifts. The Day of the Dead is a time of celebration. Eating and family fiestas are common.