Dia De Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican cultural celebration that pays respect to friends and family who have died.
According to MUA artist Judith Batista,
Día de los Muertos is a day to honor your ancestors and your deceased loved ones and to welcome them back with altars of their favorite things, pictures, candles, and marigolds. This celebration is traditionally observed on November 1-2, although it may coincide with Halloween.
The celebration involves creating intricate altars with the deceased's favorite items, sharing stories, and displaying their favorite foods.
Author's summary: Dia De Los Muertos honors the dead with makeup and altars.