Summary:
- The Day of the Dead is an annual holiday celebrated in Mexico and by Mexican-Americans to honor and remember loved ones who have passed away.
- The holiday involves decorating graves, building altars, and offering the favorite foods and drinks of the deceased to welcome their spirits back for a visit.
- The colorful celebrations include parades, music, dancing, and the creation of elaborate decorations and artwork, such as sugar skulls and marigold flowers.