Día de los Muertos
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday during which people honor those who have died.
Family and friends typically gather to participate in traditions like lighting candles to help spirits find their way home and building home altars for the deceased called ofrendas, where they leave gifts, favorite foods and drinks and flowers, particularly cempasúchiles (marigolds).
Fiestas are also held with music, food and drink and lots of colorful calaveras (skulls).
The focus of the holiday is on remembrance and recognizing death as a natural part of life, so sharing stories and memories about those who have died is also a very important part of Day of the Dead.
Author's summary: Día de los Muertos honors the deceased.
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