<Tab/>In Mexico, the people celebrate a holiday called "La día de los Muertos", the day of the dead. The holiday is between October 31st and November 2nd. The purpose of this holiday is to welcome the dead back into the house to enjoy some of the pleasures they enjoyed while they were alive. The deceased members of the family return to the living world for a …showed first 75 words of 368 total…

…showed last 75 words of 368 total…used to decorate the altar. The special flowers they pick out are said to welcome the dead to the altar. After all of these preparations, the families then light the incense, eat their meals and clean up. All of the food that is meant for the dead souls is eventually thrown away after the spirits have enjoyed it. And that is what happens in Mexico on "La día de los Muertos".