Day of the Dead

I think I want to go and dance on graves and have a party. I've only ever drank on graves which was sort of pleasant in an unexpected sort of way. It was like I was in the company of those that already were past the trying. There was peace.

Diego Riviera

Day of the Dead is an extended holiday, covering October 31st (Young Souls Day), November 1st (All Saints Day) and November 2nd (All Souls Day).

The observance of Day of the Dead goes back to pre-Hispanic Mexico. Back to the time of the Aztecs, Mayans and other indigenous peoples in Mexico. The belief was that the souls of the deceased return annually to visit living relatives and eat and drink with them. These cultures all celebrated the return of the dearly departed with festivals and celebration.