Dia de los Muertos - Article Summary

Dia de los Muertos is spanish for The day of the dead. It is a day in spanish history to celebrate the dead, and connects the dead with the living. It helps the living realize life is temporary and that we should live life for today because in reality, everyone dies. Generally, Dia de los muertos is celebrated on October 31st, and sometimes on November 1st which is all saints day, it depends on the part of the world and their culture. Some poeple camp out, and they have bread and skulls/skeletons to represent the dead. Mexicans believe that when you die you are still alive in some ways and that is why they take a day or two to celebrate it.