Día De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead in English) is one of the world’s most misunderstood holidays.<br />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.”<br />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.<br />The Day of the Dead is often celebrated with ofrenda, altars honoring those who have passed on.<br />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.
