Day of the Dead
The Day of the Dead has been apart of Mexican cultural for a long time. ... Day of the Dead or Dia de los Muerta as it is called in Spanish is celebrated on November 1st & 2nd. ... The skulls were used to honor the dead, whom the Aztecs believed came back to visit during the month long ritual. ... To make the ritual more Christian, the Spaniards moved it so it would be on the same days as All Saints Day and All Souls Day (Nov. ... The goddess, known as "Lady of the Dead," was believed to have died at birth. Today, Day of the Dead is celebrated in Mexico and in certain parts of the United States and Central America. ... They bring toys for dead children and bottles of tequila for adults.