Celebration for the Dead

Día de Los Muertos, otherwise known as the day of the dead is a multi-day holiday that gathers friends and family together to pay respect and to remember relatives or friends that have sadly passed away. They show their respect in multiple different ways, some individuals show their respect through gifts, candles, or even flowers. What makes this homage to death different from most, is that they celebrate it in a positive manner. This cultural practice is expressed through the painting of skulls, leaving fresh food on the graves, music, and dancing. In some cases, this tradition is taken to…