Día de los Muertos
Where:
Mexico
When:
end of October to early November
Día de los Muertos is commonly known as the “Day of the Dead.”
It
is one of the most important holidays in Mexico, where people believe
that the souls of the dead can return to the living world for a reunion
with their loved ones as the gates of heaven are opened during this
holiday.
is one of the most important holidays in Mexico, where people believe
that the souls of the dead can return to the living world for a reunion
with their loved ones as the gates of heaven are opened during this
holiday.
To celebrate Día de los Muertos, Mexicans gather to pay respect to
and remember friends and family members who have passed away.
and remember friends and family members who have passed away.
In
their homes, they build stands where they put photos of the dead along
with their favorite foods and other meaningful objects.
their homes, they build stands where they put photos of the dead along
with their favorite foods and other meaningful objects.



