Some people confuse Día de los Muertos with Halloween, believing that both holidays that have skull symbols as a part of their decor are scary holidays. It’s actually quite the contrary. Día de los Muertos, celebrated annually on November 1st and 2nd, is a time when the spirits of the departed are believed to return home and spend time with their relatives. It is a cause for celebration, not mourning.
Here are three ways to celebrate your loved ones that have passed during this Día de los Muertos: