Day of the Dead (Dia De Los Muertos) is a two day holiday that reunites
the living and deads. Families create ofrendas (Offerings) to honor their
departed family members that have passed. These altars are decorated with
bright yellow marigold flowers, photos of the departed, and the favorite
foods and drinks of the one being honored. The offerings are believed to
encourage visits from the land of the dead as the departed souls hear
their prayers, smell their foods and join in the celebrations!
Day
of the Dead is a rare holiday for celebrating death and life. It is unlike
any holiday where mourning is exchanged for celebration.