The Day of the Dead is a celebration of life not death! It is when we celebrate our own lives and the lives of those loved one and ancestors that have passed on before us. In preparation for the Day of the Dead graves sites are cleaned up and altars are cleaned and decorated with flowers and brightly colored offering and prayer papers. Feasts are prepared for large gatherings, usually thee feast are featuring favorite foods and drinks of those who have passed on before us. On the Day of the Dead the feasting and parties are held at the gravesides of the relatives and loved ones previously cleaned up and prepared for the Day of the Dead. Food and drinks are offered to the spirits of the dead and candles lit to light the darkness and help everyone see their way. These celebrations take place in Latin countries around the world. From Barcelona boutique hotels to the back alley way of poor Mexican towns. The celebrations are joyous and exuberant. There are celebrations in El Paso, TX; Phoenix, AZ; Tucson, AZ; Mexico City, Mexico: Lima, Peru; Bueno Aries, Argentina. The costumes and art for the Day of the Dead is whimsical and colorful. Full of humor and irreverent reference. Shadow boxes depict skeletons getting drunk and falling down, band of Mariachis, pregnant bride with their grooms. It i a true celebration of life as it is. The parting begins as the sun is setting and goes on all night to the wee hour of the early morning. All this is to honor and please our ancestors to celebrate their lives to never forget the one before us. This Day of the Dead who will you honor? Who will you remember? How will you honor them and remember them?

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