Día de Muertos is one of Mexico’s most internationally recognized traditions. It is celebrated around November 1 and 2, when families remember deceased loved ones with ofrendas, flowers, candles, food, photographs, and visits to cemeteries.

For citizenship learners, the key point is that Día de Muertos is not simply “Mexican Halloween.” It is a major cultural celebration of memory, family, and continuity between the living and the dead. It is celebrated across the country, with especially famous traditions in places such as Michoacán, Oaxaca, Mexico City, and Mixquic.