Nov. 2 is known as Day of the Dead "Día de los Muertos" or Day of the Deceased "Día de los Difuntos" where loved ones commemorate the lives of adults who have passed.
Día de los Muertos acknowledges the symbiotic relationship between life and death. El día de Los Muertos is celebrated on November 1st and November 2nd, in which the spirits of the dead are believed to return home and spend time with their relatives on these two days.
PBS Education Current & Trending Beyond Sugar Skulls: The History and Culture of Dia de los Muertos October 31, 2019 Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a tradition first
Skulls (calavera) Jennifer Nalewicki. Probably one of the most recognizable symbols of Día de los Muertos, these skulls are often made of granulated sugar, meringue powder and water.