Noche de Muertos Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead or Dia de Muertos, is a celebration of prehispanic orgins observed in the villages and towns of Michoacan. October 31st is dedicated to the remember the souls of children that have passed on and November 1st adults who have died.  Michoacan is not the only state where these dates are celebrated, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Mexico State to name some and each have their own traditions although they do share similar characteristics. For more general information on Day of the Dead, visit wikipedia and Mary J. Andrade's Day of the Dead website.