Here are some specific examples of Día de los Muertos traditions:

Ofrendas: Ofrendas are altars that are built to honour the dead. They are typically decorated with photos of the deceased, their favourite foods and drinks, and other personal items. Ofrendas are meant to create a bridge between the living and the dead so that the deceased can visit their loved ones on Día de los Muertos. Skulls and skeletons: Skulls and skeletons are common symbols of Día de los Muertos.

   

They represent the cycle of life and death, and the fact that death is not the end. Skulls and skeletons are often used to decorate ofrendas, and they are also used in costumes and makeup.

  

Special foods: There are many special foods that are eaten on Día de los Muertos. Some of the most common include pan de muerto (bread of the dead), calaveras de azúcar (sugar skulls), and mole negro (a dark chocolate sauce).

   

These foods are meant to honour.

 

 

the dead and to provide them with sustenance on their journey to the afterlife. Día de los Muertos is a time for families and communities to come together to remember and celebrate their loved ones who have passed away. 

 

It is a beautiful and meaningful holiday that is full of tradition.