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The day of the dead is an original Mexican tradition that is celebrated on the first of November and the second of November.

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On the Day of the Dead, according to tradition, loved ones who have passed away return to be with their relatives and feed on the offerings placed in their honor. For the living it is an opportunity for meditation and prayer, for reflection on death.

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How is this celebration considered worldwide?

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How is this celebration considered worldwide?

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The festival is considered by Unesco as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity; Furthermore, it is a symbol of national identity for Mexicans.

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It is about honoring and remembering the deceased who have been closest to people, in order not to forget them and remember the things they did when they were alive.

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At the conclusion of the celebration, the family members taste all the drinks and dishes that have been placed on the altars.

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It is customary to put ''ofrendas'' that remember the deceased, parties are held and in some places they spend the night in the pantheons.

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This tradition includes visiting loved ones who have already departed in cemeteries and preparing altars with food, candles, incense, photographs and flowers to remember them.

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Among the elements necessary for the altars are candles, incense, salt, sugar skulls, pan de muerto, confetti and flower named "cempasúchil".

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There are families that usually visit churches at this time to pray to their loved ones who are no longer alive, there are even churches that hold special events on the "Dia de muertos".

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In some places it is customary to make a thematic parade of the "Dia de muertos", generally in the main square of the place, there are people in costumes and decorations.