Civic Commemorations & National Days
Day of the Dead
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<holidayfyi-glossary slug="day-of-the-dead-term"></holidayfyi-glossary>A Mexican and Central American holiday on November 1-2 combining pre-Columbian Aztec ancestor veneration with the Catholic observance of All Saints' and All Souls' Days. Families build elaborate ofrendas (altars) with photos, marigolds, food, and candles to welcome the spirits of deceased loved ones. The holiday has been recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.