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Dia De Los Muertos Thesis

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Dia de los Muertos originated in Mexico centuries ago. This holiday is for honoring their loved ones who have passed away. Dia de los Muertos is not mournful, but is celebrated with happiness and joy. Many festivities take place and towns all through Mexico are covered with parades and fancy decorations.
Sugar skulls, grave site decorating, parades, all night long vigils, and many ceremonies are all part of festivities that take place on thus (this) special day. Day of the Dead is November 1st through November 2nd. This wonderful Mexican tradition has been going on for nearly 3,000 years!

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