Día De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead in English) is one of the world’s most misunderstood holidays.
Simply because it’s celebrated within range of Halloween, and features an assortment of macabre imagery and costumes, some people assume it’s just “Mexican Halloween.”
The multi-day holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died, and help support their spiritual journey.
The Day of the Dead is often celebrated with ofrenda, altars honoring those who have passed on.
Many who create ofrenda in their homes include pictures of their lost loved one(s), candles, offerings of the deceased loved one(s)' favorite foods, incense and more.