"Día de los Muertos: Celebrations and Traditions Across the US"
Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration in Latin American countries, mainly Mexico, to honor and remember deceased family members. It takes place on November 1-2 and is seen as a way to bridge the gap between the living and the dead. Families create ofrendas, or alters, with clothing, photos, food, and favorite items of their loved ones. The celebration includes bright colors, smiling skulls, Marigold flowers, papel picado, sugar skulls, and pan de muerto.