When & Where Day-of-the-Dead usually occurs November 1st & 2nd, throughout Mexico and in parts of America by people of Mexican descent. San Fransisco has an excellent celebration of Dia de los Muertos.
Dia De Los Muertos is a celebration of people who have passed away. It is a mix between Catholic tradition and Aztec rituals for the deceased.
Day of the Dead
It's a time of prayer & communicating with the dead but also a time to celebrate your life. Traditions include building an altar to loved ones adorned with skulls (fake ones), sugar skulls, tall candles, Marigold flowers and enjoying a feast of their favourite food.
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Dia de los Muertos
What to expect
Parades throughout the streets, sugar skulls, rituals at graveyards trying to contact relatives. Pan de Muerto (bread of the dead) It is a very strange time as a tourist in Mexico because the Mexicans will tell you they contacted someone who has passed away. But the most beautiful thing is if anyone did see a ghost they would not be scared because this is what they want.